is the training free to attend?
Yes — there is no cost associated with registering for the Leadership Advocacy Training.
Do I have to be Southeast Asian American (SEAA) to Apply?
No, you do not have to be SEAA to register for the Leadership Advocacy Training. LAT cohorts have historically accepted a small number of non-SEAA allies who work with and for SEAA communities.
Please note that SEARAC defines “Southeast Asian American” as a person from/with ancestry from the following countries: Vietnam (e.g., Vietnamese, Khmer Kampuchea Krom, Montagnard), Cambodia (e.g., Khmer, Cham, Khmer Loeu), and Laos (e.g., Hmong, Lao, Mien, Khmu, Tai Dam, Tai Leu, etc.). This definition of SEAA is a political identity derived from the shared experiences of people who were displaced by American occupations of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, and subsequently came to the United States as refugees.
how do i find my congressional district?
You can find your Congressional district by visiting this page on the House of Representatives website. Enter your zip code, and you will be directed to your Member of Congress, their political party, and the Congressional district they represent (e.g., California District 47 or Hawaii District 1).
What are the policy priorities we’ll be learning about?
Education
Data equity
Ethnic studies
Higher education equity
Health & Aging
Mental health
Supporting Southeast Asian American older adults and their caregivers
Immigration
Ending Southeast Asian deportations
Supporting the family immigration system
You may read more about SEARAC's policy priorities here.
Will I meet my member of Congress?
Typically, participants will meet with staffers of their members' offices who handle the specific issue area (e.g., education, health, immigration) of the meeting. In some cases, representatives and senators have been available to take meetings themselves.
