Capitol Academy
The Capitol Academy is an intensive and intimate three-day leadership development program to support and train AANHPI local elected and appointed officials to run for higher office. The Capitol Academy is designed to provide participants with insight into the inner workings of the State Capitol’s network. Participants have an opportunity to learn from senior political and policy experts.
Program Overview
The Capitol Academy is hosted in person in Sacramento
Program costs covers travel, lodging, and most meals for participants
Up to 12 applicants will be selected to participate in the 2025 Capitol Academy
The 12th Biennial Capitol Academy will be held August 11-13, 2025
Applications will open in January 2025
Ed Chau
Class of 2006
Former State Assembly Member,
49th District
Margaret Abe-Koga
Class of 2007
Council Member,
City of Mountain View
Capitol Academy Alumni in Office
Pearl Cheng
Class of 2006
President of Board of Trustees,
Foothill D Anza Community College District
Steven Choi
Class of 2007
Former State Assembly Member,
68th District
Otto Lee
Class of 2006
Board of Supervisors,
Santa Clara County, District 3
Evan Low
Class of 2007
State Assembly Member,
28th District
Lan Q. Nguyen
Class of 2006
Board President,
Garden Grove Unified School District
Robert Bonta
Class of 2008
Attorney General of California