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We select our Fellows from all sectors and from around the country. They are highly accomplished, compassionate Asian and Pacific Islander women leaders from your communities.
View the Complete Fellows Roster
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Class VII - 2003
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Lauren Seeborg, Emmy Akiyama, Anne Lee, Ling-Ling Chang, Hiroko Kurihara, Leslie Moe-Kaiser, Colleen Sotomura, Jane Tran, Paige Barber and JoAnn Mattson.
“Leadership from the inside out.”
- Colleen Sotomura
2003 National Fellow
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Class VI - 2001-2002
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Rosemary Abriam, Rose Wan-Mui Chu, Laura Efurd, Sue Ann Hong, Cheryl Ka'uhane, Gena Lew, Jill Nishi, Courtni Sunjoo Pugh, Giselle Rushford, Michele Celeste Russo, Jean Sun Shaw, Diane Tasaka, Mandy F. Yick
"This was a powerful, heartwarming and amazing experience for me. I have found a whole new place of learning that will connect my mind, body and soul for a lifetime. Thank you."
- Jill Nishi
2001-2002 Fellow
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Class V - 2000
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Juliet Arboleda Beezley, Vida Benavides, Mervina Cash-Kaeo, Esther Paik Goodhart, D.J. Ida, Daphne Kwok, Debra Nakatomi, Anna Rhee, Yasuko Sakamoto Kowalchuk, Diane Yen-Mei Wong, Linda Yamauchi
"Throughout life, there are moments that define us, moments that shape us and shape our lives. APAWLI contains such moments and we discover two things... that a leader exists in each of us, and that we do not travel alone".
-Juliet Arboleda Beezley
2000 Fellow
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| Class IV - 1999 |
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Manuela Albuquerque, Haunani Apoliona, Gelly Borromeo, Cindy Choi, Krishanti Dharmaraj, Sonya Gong, Win Win Kyi, Felicia Lowe, Sudha Shetty, Patty Wada, Deborah Wei, and Kitryn Williams.
"... it has become a journey that is emotionally rewarding, intellectually stimulating and gifted me a network of exceptional women."
-Sudha Shetty,
1999 Fellow
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| Class III - 1998 |
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Patricia Chang, Soo-Young Chin, Deborah Ching, Penny Fukui, Mamta Gupta, Dona Hanaike, Ding-Wen Hsu, Linda Jofuku, Eugenie Daisy Liu, Pacyinz Lyfoung, Shruthi Reddy, and Lorelei Villarosa.
"The training gave me new wings to soar beyond the clouds of unknown potential and confusion to reach to the stars. Not only was I enabled to connect the dots on my own path to becoming a better skilled and enlightened Asian woman leader, I was also provided with the map to my fellow sisters' stars. The training unveiled a clear vision as to how as few as twelve stars positioned in the right configuration can bring a new dawn out of darkness."
-Pacyinz Thiong Lyfoung,
1998 Fellow
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| Class II - 1997 |
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Jacqueline Agtuca, Anni Chung, Tessie Guillermo, Ange Hwang, Na'unanikina'u Kamali'i, Nancy Lay, Marie Ma'o, Meleanna Meyer, Phyllis Murakawa, and Margaret Yung.
"My thoughts and dreams were nourished with time for deep reflection and inspiration from colleagues and mentors. I had time to rethink my life's ambitions and direction and to affirm my basic commitments to my community, the Hawaiian islands, and to the planet. My year in the training program was precious to me. I hold the experience very close."
-Meleanna Meyer,
1997 Fellow
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| Class I - 1996 |
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Donna Ikema Chancellor, Donna Fujimoto Cole, Josephine Escalante, Bernadette Gerhardt, Milagros Glodava, Angela Im, Eileen Kato, Yvonne Lee, Sharon Legenza, Kimberly Miyazawa, Janice Shimokubo, and Melinda Yee.
"The training broadened my vision. Before I was really focusing on my career. Now I'm a Commissioner on the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. I'm also on another nonprofit board. I know I can make contributions."
-Janice Shimokubo,
1996 Fellow
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