It’s officially #Pride Month, so we’re highlighting some amazing, barrier-breaking LGBTQ+ ACYPL alums!
@SecretaryPete (Myanmar 2013) became the first openly gay Cabinet secretary after being confirmed as Secretary of Transportation in 2021 with bipartisan support.
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- ACYPL welcomes PM @narendramodi (India to US 1993) back to DC! Here, he's outside of the @WhiteHouse in 1993.
- We are so excited to have the #acyplSCA delegates from India and Pakistan 🇮🇳 🇵🇰 in the ACYPL office today! They started their morning meeting with @LibbyRosenbaum and are now going to get a crash course in the American electoral system from @SBillings63 🏛️ #acyplElections
- After a busy 8 day exchange, our #acyplSCA delegation have returned home. This #acyplElection exchange gave our delegates the chance to explore the US political system on both a national and state level in Iowa. Thank you @BrwnSugarBowtie for making this exchange so great!
- Happy #FeelGoodFriday! Today we are spotlighting @CharuPragya (India to US 2020) and @CommishJRod (Hungary and Croatia 2013). Charu has been working to provide local police officers with face masks and Justin teamed up with his family to help deliver meals to local seniors!
- After a week in DC (and some spectacular rooftop views), our #acyplSCA delegation is ready for Iowa! Special thanks to @USDOS, @AIAspeaks, @American_Heart, @RepJimBanks, @adrianmutton, @sannam_s4, Katja Bullock, and Ken Gross for welcoming the delegation in DC! #acyplElections
- Looking back on this year’s #acyplSCA & #acyplWHA exchanges remind us of the core of our work: bringing together people from different backgrounds & the value of international exchange for local leaders. Consider contributing to our End of Year campaign: acypl.org/2020-end-of-ye…
- Yesterday, we had a wonderful discussion led by @AngellicAribam (India to US 2020) on India’s pandemic response. We want to thank @ficci_india, our incredible speakers, @priyankac19, @DrPathlabs, @gauravbh, and @rajeevgowda, and everyone who attended this #IntlACYPLTownHall!
- That’s a wrap on #acyplJapan, in partnership with @JCIE_org! Five ACYPL alumni got the chance to return to Japan to meet public officials including @syunsuke_takei & @itotakae0630, learn about Japan’s economy, meet local ACYPL alumni, and celebrate 50 years of exchanges.
- The 24 ACYPL @yseali #ProFellows from 8 @ASEAN countries stand united, displaying the #ASEAN handshake, at the @uscapitol in Washington, DC. @ECAatState @ProFellows
- TOMORROW- Excited for the Olympics? So are we! Join ACYPL as we partner with @JCIE_org for a discussion about the years of preparation that have gone into the Tokyo Olympic Games and the protections Japan is taking to manage a global sporting event amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- While in Arizona, ACYPL alum and Asst Secretary of State Marie Royce (Hungary & Poland 2001) had a lunch with Deputy Asst Secretary Caroline Casagrande (Nepal 2010), Barry Wong (China 2002), and Beth Lewallen (China 2015). Thanks @ECA_AS for reaching out to our Arizona alumni!
- It's Iowa Caucus day! Today our #acyplSCA delegates will observe the caucuses & see the process in action! They've been in Iowa with @BrwnSugarBowtie (India & Pakistan 2007) & went to a rally for Andrew Yang and a town hall hosted by former Vice President Biden. #acyplElections
- As a part of Asian Democratic Leaders Alliance, I will be talking about my political journey, along with Ms. Karen Villanueva from Philippines & Ms. @BodroL from Mongolia. It is always an honour to go back to @KASonline. 🙏🏼




























