The Emerging Leaders Program for Nonprofit Staff (ELP) provides 16 participants each year with an opportunity to receive 80 hours of leadership development training and 6 hours of executive coaching. In addition to tangible leadership skills and workforce tools, participants become part of a unique cohort of Asian and Pacific Islander nonprofit professionals. Kendall Kosai and Sina Uipi are alumni of the 2016-2017 program. Read their reflections about their post-program experiences below.