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Next Generation Leaders Development Program

Launched in 2014, Committee of 100’s Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program convenes an exceptional group of change-makers and rising leaders from diverse sectors, leveraging a collective sense of service and purpose to elevate the impact of each individual. With the most recent class announced in April 2024, there are more than 200 NGLs across a multitude of sectors who make up a vibrant and diverse community.

Becoming a member of Committee of 100’s NGL program comes with the exclusive opportunity to join a vibrant community of like-minded leaders, motivated to work towards a more diverse and inclusive U.S. society and a more productive U.S.-China relationship. NGLs will engage with Committee of 100 and its Members to develop initiatives and content tailored to the NGL community. NGLs also receive special access to exclusive Committee of 100 programming and events.

Each year, the incoming NGL class develops a series of impact projects dedicated to supporting the dual mission of Committee of 100. The projects are designed to showcase the positive social impact and community building that Committee of 100’s NGLs work toward in collaborating with Committee of 100 Members, staff and the AAPI community at large.

 

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Committee of 100 Next Generation Leader.  The application for the Class of 2025 has closed; please stay tuned for information on the Class of 2026 later this year.

For additional queries or questions, please email [email protected]. 

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AS A COMMITTEE OF 100 NEXT GENERATION LEADER:

1. COMPLIMENTARY INVITATIONS to both the Committee of 100 2025 and 2026 Annual Conference & Gala, with special opportunities for dialogue with Committee of 100 members and other distinguished leaders. This is the premier conference on U.S.-China relations and Chinese American advancement and will convene hundreds of leaders across various fields.

2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION in an official Committee of 100 announcement to the Committee of 100 membership and externally, and SPECIAL SPOTLIGHTS on the Committee of 100 website and social media platforms.

3. EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP in a vibrant community of like-minded next-generation leaders motivated to work towards a more productive U.S.-China relationship and a more diverse and inclusive society.  

4. OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN IMPACTFUL SERVICE projects as ambassadors and change-makers for positive social impact and community-building. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

We are now accepting applications from exceptional young professionals and rising leaders from all sectors who are passionate about Committee of 100’s dual missions to promote the inclusion of Chinese Americans and the larger AAPI community in all aspects of U.S. society and to advance constructive dialogue and relations between the United States and Greater China. Individuals who demonstrate a remarkable history of professional and personal excellence may apply.  

In addition, applicants must be U.S. citizens (native born or naturalized) or permanent residents who have applied to become citizens and between the age of 25 to 40 years old.   

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As a Committee of 100 Next Generation Leader (NGL), you commit to the following:   

  1. Participate in all NGL activities during our 2025 Annual Conference, to be held in Los Angeles, CA from April 24-26, 2025. Tentative activities include a day and a half programming for NGLs and a full-day summit and black-tie gala dinner with Committee of 100 members and other guests. 
  2. Participate with other NGLs in a year-long service project designed by your team: 
    1. Attend a Committee of 100 NGL service project orientation during our 2025 Annual Conference to kick off the service project and complete a post-service project evaluation following the 2026 Annual Conference. 
    2. Spend 5-10 hours per month on your service project and work collaboratively with your team virtually (or in person, if feasible) from May 2025 to April 2026. 
    3. Participate in bi-monthly check-in meetings (to be scheduled) and mentorship meetings (to be scheduled with select Committee of 100 members) throughout the year.  
    4. Present your service project and/or complete other service project-appropriate deliverables at the 2026 Annual Conference, to be held in Washington, DC in April/May 2026.  
    5. Participate in at least 2 virtual NGL or Committee of 100 events throughout the year.
  3. Be open to working with Committee of 100 Communications and Events teams on opportunities to discuss key issues that impact Chinese Americans where your experience would lend value. 

Examples of past service projects are available here.

The application deadline is  January 10, 2025 at 5:00pm Eastern Time. For additional queries or questions, please email [email protected]. 

No, there is no fee to submit an application.

No, you may only submit one application each year. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Yes, we encourage past applicants to apply again.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful applicants will be notified in early March. 

Although NGLs are responsible for arranging transportation and hotels on their own, Committee of 100 offers discounted hotel rates. Please visit our conference website for more details.  

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