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President’s Leadership Council

Guiding Emerging Leadership

The President’s Leadership Council is a dynamic network of international business leaders committed to investing in emerging leadership in Asia and the Pacific. Members of the Council make annual personal philanthropic gifts or help secure corporate or foundation support to boost the Foundation’s investment in emerging leaders. Through programs such as The Asia Foundation Development Fellows, Luce Scholars, and Young Asian Diplomats, the President’s Leadership Council is equipping young people to address complex challenges, build thriving communities, and expand opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region.

If you are interested in joining please contact [email protected].

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Membership Benefits

President’s Leadership Council members enjoy informative Insider Briefings, annual gatherings, and other networking events, and exclusive opportunities to stay connected with the inspiring work of the region’s most impactful young leaders.

  • Insider Briefing video calls to hear reports from Asia Foundation country representatives in Asia and the Pacific.
  • Regular communications from The Asia Foundation leadership on programs and breaking developments.
  • Invitation for two to the annual President’s Leadership Council gathering at The Asia Foundation, hosted by the president, to thank members for their support and brief them on the activities of the Foundation.
  • Intimate breakfasts and brown bag lunches to meet the international fellows from the Asia Foundation Development Fellows, Luce Fellows, Young Asian Diplomats, and other LeadEx programs.
  • Invitation for two exclusive Foundation events in San Francisco, Washington, DC, New York City, Asia, and the Pacific. These events provide opportunities to network with other members and to meet Asian and American leaders from corporate, academic, and government sectors.

Programs Supported by the Council

LeadEx

The rapidly changing development landscape has brought about the need for a new generation of leadership to innovate solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges. The President’s Leadership Council is closely aligned with the Foundation’s Leadership and Exchanges (LeadEx) programs, which oversees the Asia Foundation Development Fellows, the Luce Scholars, the Young Asian Diplomats, and other programs which serve to identify, equip and develop future leaders in Asia and the Pacific. LeadEx programs invest in tomorrow’s leaders through knowledge building, skill strengthening, and professional exchange to shape talented and committed young individuals into agents of impact and reform.

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Highlights from LeadEx

View all Leadership and Exchanges news and insights

  • The Asia Foundation Unveils 2025 Development Fellows

    The Asia Foundation Unveils 2025 Development Fellows
  • 2024 Leaders on the Frontlines: Voices for Asia and the Pacific’s Future

    2024 Leaders on the Frontlines: Voices for Asia and the Pacific’s Future
  • YSEALI Workshop in Indonesia Gathers ASEAN Youth to Shape Sustainable Cultural Tourism 

    YSEALI Workshop in Indonesia Gathers ASEAN Youth to Shape Sustainable Cultural Tourism 

Leaders on the Frontlines Event

The Asia Foundation’s annual Leaders on the Frontlines event recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and helped to promote the Foundation’s mission to improve lives across a dynamic and developing Asia-Pacific. Past honorees include 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the Philippines news agency Rappler.

President’s Leadership Council Members

The Asia Foundation’s President’s Leadership Council is a select international group of business leaders and corporate partners working to nurture and support young leaders in Asia and the Pacific.

  • Frank Lavin

  • Brian Burns

  • Stephen Graziani

  • Pam Joyce

  • Kellee Marlow

  • Fred M. Levin

  • Lilly Huang

  • Glen S. Fukushima

  • Wendy Johnstone

  • Priscilla Baek

  • Phyllis C. Tien

  • Larry Berger
  • Frank Lavin
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    Frank Lavin

    Trustee

  • Brian Burns

    Brian Burns

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

  • Stephen Graziani

    Stephen Graziani

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

  • Pam Joyce

    Pam Joyce

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

  • Kellee Marlow

    Kellee Marlow

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

  • Fred M. Levin

    Fred M. Levin

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

  • Lilly Huang

    Lilly Huang

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

  • Glen S. Fukushima

    Glen S. Fukushima

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

  • Wendy Johnstone

    Wendy Johnstone

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

  • Priscilla Baek

    Priscilla Baek

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

  • Phyllis C. Tien

    Phyllis C. Tien

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

  • Larry Berger

    Larry Berger

    Member of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation

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