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Information Session: Transformative Leadership in Philanthropy
August 21, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EDT

Learn About AAPIP’s Transformative Leadership in Philanthropy
Join Kevin Kahakula’akea John Fong, founder of The Kahakulei Institute, for a 30-minute overview of AAPIP’s new leadership development series launching this October.
About the Program
Transformative Leadership in Philanthropy is a three-part virtual series running October through November 2025. The program helps AANHPI philanthropic professionals develop leadership practices rooted in community care, relationship-building, and organizational change.
Program highlights:
- Three 2-hour virtual sessions plus optional follow-up
- Individual coaching between sessions with Kevin and Simran Noor
- Limited to 50 participants for deeper connection
- Grounded in Indigenous and East Asian knowledge systems
Who Should Attend These Info Sessions
These information sessions are open to everyone interested in learning about the program. However, the actual training series is available to AAPIP members.
The program serves AANHPI professionals at all career levels working in institutional philanthropy, particularly those seeking tools for healing, decolonization, and organizational change.
Meet Your Info Session Host
Kevin Kahakula’akea John Fong is an internationally recognized facilitator specializing in transformative justice and leadership development. As founder of The Kahakulei Institute, Kevin works to cultivate communities of belonging through culturally grounded approaches to change.
Join an Info Session
Info Session #1
Tuesday, August 19 | 12:00 – 12:30 PM PT
Info Session #2
Thursday, August 21 | 12:00 – 12:30 PM PT
Both sessions cover the same content. Attend whichever works better for your schedule.
Questions?
Contact us for more information about the program or these information sessions.
AAPIP membership is required to participate in Transformative Leadership in Philanthropy. Learn more about membership or join these free info sessions to explore whether this program aligns with your goals.
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)