Linda Akutagawa

Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing leadership development, full participation, and equality for Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. LEAP offers a comprehensive suite of leadership programs tailored to various career stages and sectors, including higher education students, nonprofit executives and staff, business professionals, and emerging leaders. Signature programs include fellowships, executive leadership training, nonprofit leadership development, and business leadership pathways, with formats ranging from workshops and short courses to year-long cohorts featuring executive coaching and assessments. The curriculum emphasizes integrating cultural values and identity into leadership practice, fostering inclusive leadership pipelines, and building critical interpersonal and communication skills. The organization conducts research on API representation in leadership roles across corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors, producing reports, newsletters, podcasts, and other resources. LEAP hosts community events such as the annual leadership experience and celebration, convening API leaders for learning and networking. The CEO of the company is Linda Akutagawa.