SikhLEAD Interns Return to Capitol Hill

This summer, the SikhLEAD Regional Internship Program hosted a cohort of 64 Sikh youth from 15 states across the country.  Interns were placed in Regional State Assembly/Senate offices and local offices of Members of Congress/Senators. The interns also attended different speakership series such as Sikh Elected Officials panel, SikhLEAD Alumni panel, and Guru-inspired leadership panel to inspire the young leaders with current Sikh professionals in the field.

Additionally, this year we were able to return to in-person events for DC SikhLEAD interns! 9 Sikh youth and aspiring professionals At the end of the program, each intern was paid a stipend of $1500 on behalf of SALDEF. The SikhLEAD interns gained professional experience with SALDEF partners at EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), WHIAANAPI (White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders), Senator Schumer, and Senator Blumenthal.