The CKA Emerging Leaders Fellowship (ELF) is a transformative 10-week hybrid program designed for civic-minded students and recent graduates looking to cultivate their leadership voice across industries. Through weekly webinars, immersive trips to New York and Washington, D.C., tailored mentorship, and access to over 40 prominent Korean American leaders, 10–15 selected fellows gain the tools to make a lasting impact. Building on CKA’s long-standing commitment to next-generation development, ELF represents our newest initiative launched in 2026.

Network of Korean American Leaders (NetKAL) is a transformative five-month leadership fellowship tailored for mid-to-early senior career Korean diaspora leaders. Through five immersive weekend sessions across the United States, 10–15 fellows deepen their leadership skills, expand their civic mindset, and tackle an ambitious community project together. Originally founded in 2006, NetKAL officially merged with CKA in 2021 under leadership including Angela Killoren, with all program graduates earning full CKA membership.

The CKA Empower Retreat is an exclusive, invite-only 3.5-day experience for Korean American nonprofit executives—open to both CKA members and non-members alike. As dedicated leaders who give so much to others, you deserve intentional space to rest, recharge, reflect, and reset. Hosted in a new location each year for a cohort of 20 executives, the retreat blends restful downtime, leadership exercises, shared learning, and community volunteering. We invite you to step away from the daily grind, prioritize your own well-being, and build deep connections alongside a supportive network of peers.

Held twice a year in select cities across the U.S., the CKA Impact Academy is an exclusive, invite-only 1-day immersive training program for 20–25 AAPI executives. Open to both CKA members and non-members, this high-impact session delivers practical, actionable development in areas like media readiness and executive leadership. Beyond skill-building, the Academy creates dedicated space for senior stakeholders to connect, exchange insights, and collaborate—reflecting CKA’s commitment to investing in the broader AAPI community and advancing collective impact together.

CKA offers exclusive year-round programming designed to help our executive and industry-expert members lead with greater impact. Built around an experiential, “learning-by-doing” approach, these engagements expand members’ horizons and broaden their professional networks across industries. Offerings range from confidential Chatham House-style roundtables that foster candid dialogue on critical issues, to immersive week-long CKA Leadership Trips to Korea to exchange insights with global leaders.