JACL/OCA Leadership Conference
The annual State Farm JACL/OCA Leadership Conference is designed to introduce OCA and JACL leaders to the political process by having them meet with members of Congress, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Administration officials, government agencies, as well as with OCA’s and JACL’s colleagues in the Washington, D.C. social justice community.
This annual leadership training conference is a joint program operated by the JACL (Japanese American Citizens League) and OCA, the two largest Asian Pacific American membership-based civil rights organizations in the United States. This four-day conference gives 30 emerging leaders of the JACL and OCA an opportunity to learn firsthand about the current public policy issues facing our communities. Previous topics included: immigration, post 9/11 policies, Hurricane Katrina briefings, coalition building, non-profit lobbying, grassroots organizing through the internet, and media & message training.
OCA members are strongly encouraged to apply to participate in the conference. In the past, it has proven to be extremely helpful to members in realizing how OCA chapters can most effectively work with OCA National Center on issues important to the APA community.
For questions or additional information, please contact Pei-Un at pyee@ocanational.org
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2009
From March 6-10, another extraordinary group of leaders from JACL and OCA along with members from our coalition partners, HND, NAPAWF and SAALT came to Washington DC to participate in a variety of leadership development activities.
Take a look at this year's agenda to see what issues were addressed and which speakers came out!
PHOTOS (coming soon)
Read what participants had to say!
"I met so many inspiring individuals of all ages and backgrounds doing amazing work in the community."
"The conference has been a life changing experience...I am confident through implementation of a few of these ideas will result in new leaders of the JACL/OCA who will continue the mission of our organizations."
“Rewarding was the opportunity to meet and interact with people who are just as dedicated as yourself, who strive just like you, to improve organizations that have such rich histories, and you respect them for their level of commitment and future goals and organizational aspirations.”
“…I began to develop friendships that I am sure will last a lifetime. The Leadership Conference inspired me to work harder and reach higher in service to AAPI communities."
