NOVA Student Wins Asian Americans Advancing Justice Youth Leadership Award

Tenzin Tsega, a second-year student at NOVA, has been chosen as a participant for AAJC’s Youth Leadership Summit. Besides being a peer mentor in NOVA’s AAPI Connect Program, led by Dr. Carolyn Hurley, Tenzin is also an active community leader who advocates for his Tibetan community.

The competitive award from Asian American Justice Center (AAJC) provides student leaders the opportunity to work with experienced policy professionals and interact with the legislative staff of U.S. Senators and Representatives, while engaging with peers on issues such as racial justice, civic engagement, civil rights, immigration, voting and anti-hate advocacy. In addition, Tenzin will have a chance to apply for a project stipend for his home campus or community after the completion of the summit.

AAJC, located in Washington D.C., is a community partner of NOVA’s AAPI Intercultural Center. It is a national organization dedicated to advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and building a fair and equitable society for all through public education, public policy advocacy, community organizing and litigation.

The summit will take place from Monday, Oct. 3 through Friday, Oct. 7 and will include interactive workshops, hands-on activities and a virtual visit to Capitol Hill.

Submitted by:
Mei Lan Frame, AANAPISI Grant Coord., MFrame@nvcc.edu