Building the Leadership Pipeline for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Our Mission
To increase participation and representation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the legislature and government through its leadership training programs led by Capitol experts.
The 2024 - 25 Legislative Staff Academy
Applications are now open. Learn more about this academy or apply today!
“In 2006, I founded the Capitol Academy leadership training program to nurture the next generation of API leaders. Since its inception, program graduates have gone on to serve in the legislature, city council, and board of supervisors. The leadership training is a great tool for API leaders."
Judy Chu, Chair
Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus; Congressional District 27th
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Robert Bonta, Capitol Academy Alumnus, Class of 2008
Assembly Member, 18th District
“The Institute has played a critical role in the development of the next generation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders in the public and private sectors. [The Institute] has grown to enrich not only the diverse ethnic and immigrant communities in California, but also an array of broader audiences and sectors in the state, the nation and internationally.”