Past Events
Completed Events from this Summer(2024):
Photos from ALLY's Ann Arbor, Michigan Branch bonding event! (above)
Photos from ALLY's Ann Arbor, Michigan Branch college panel! (above)
Summer 2023 Events:
ModernBrain Speech and Debate Workshop
On Saturday, July 8th at 1 PM PDT, Asian Youth Liberty League (ALLY) will be collaborating with ModernBrain for a Speech and Debate Workshop.
ALLY is a student-run 501 c(3) nonprofit that trains young Asian Americans to be better thinkers, speakers, and leaders.
ModernBrain has been recognized as one of the best programs in the nation for speech, debate, mock trial, and model united nations classes. They also offer admissions counseling. ModernBrain serves students ages 6 and up via online and in-person classes.
The workshop will include working closely with ModernBrain coaches John, Iain, and Cody, so spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis!
Learn more about ModernBrain via their website: https://www.modernbrain.com/
See the recorded event here: https://youtu.be/veJ_SeR_kLA
Meet the Coaches
Coach John
John, founder of ModernBrain, studied at American University and UC Irvine, and graduated with degrees in political science and psychology. John worked at the Department of Justice, where he helped redesign internal communications. Throughout his career, John has helped lawyers, financial planners, and other professionals advocate for themselves. While he enjoyed his work with the Department of Justice and financial planners, helping teach younger people the competitive skills they needed to improve their lives truly inspired him to found ModernBrain.
Dr. Iain Lampert
Dr. Iain Lampert, director of ModernBrain's organizational development earned his B.A. in Political Science and his College Counseling Certificate from UCLA, his M.A. in Education and Human Development from the George Washington University, his Certification in Advanced Education Leadership from Harvard University, and his Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Vanderbilt University.
Coach Cody
Coach Cody is an aspiring filmmaker from Woodland Hills, California. Cody attended the illustrious Howard University, where he obtained his BA in Film and Television and won an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) National Championship in Persuasive Speaking. Cody was recognized as the #1 witness in the United States of America (a double-sided, top-ranked All-American) during his senior year. While at Howard, Cody served on the HU Speech and Debate and Mock Trial teams, as well as a member of the Howard Players.
College Panel
What makes a good college essay? How do I decide which clubs to join in high school? What is ALLY? Get advice on questions like these at the Asian Youth Liberty League (ALLY) College Application Panel.
ALLY is a student-run 501 c(3) nonprofit that trains young Asian Americans to be better thinkers, speakers, and leaders. Our panelists are five former presidents of ALLY: Oliver Ma (Harvard Law School), Reese Yen (Columbia University), Beau Gillam (Cornell University), Melissa Qin (USC Trustee), and Tris Arthur (Emerson College).
They will be sharing advice on how to prosper in high school, applying to colleges, and where ALLY fits in that journey. The panel will be on Saturday, June 24th, at 1pm PDT.
See the recorded event here: https://youtu.be/fmbyzWhVESM
If you attended, sign in here
Racial Discrimination Presentation
On Wednesday, June 21 at 1 PM, the Michigan Branch will be hosting an online speaker event featuring Tiara Yakini, who works at the Michigan Department of Civil Rights! Tiara Yakini will describe her job and discuss racial discrimination in society, along with how discrimination is evaluated by her department. Finally, she will share what Asians can do when facing discrimination.
We hope to see you there!
Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92596781610
Past Events from 2022:
Ann Arbor Chapter
Marketing Speaker Event featuring Professor Huang
Temecula Chapter
Health Field Speaker event
SGV Chapter
Mental Health Speaker event.
ALLY
College application advice from ALLY alumni
Highlighted Past Events
Congresswomen Porter Events
ALLY Irvine welcomed Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-45) to speak about her journey as a consumer advocate, law professor, and Congresswoman.
Congressman Cisneros Event
ALLY Diamond Bar welcomed Congressman Gil Cisneros (D-39) to speak about his journey as a veteran, philanthropist, and Congressman
COVID-19 Donation Drive
In 2020, we raised over $4,000 and several thousand masks to join the fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic.
CA State Treasurer John Chiang Event
ALLY Irvine welcomed California State Treasurer John Chiang to speak about the budget and why we should invest more state funds in education.
First Female Chinese American Mayor – Lily Lee Chen Event
ALLY San Gabriel welcomed the first ever female Chinese American Lily Lee Chen to speak about her journey as a female politician in the 80s and why it is important for Asian American to be a part of the American politics.
Irvine Mayoral Candidates
Debate
ALLY Irvine welcomed three candidates for Irvine Mayor: Don Wagner, Mary Anne Gaido, and Gang Chen, to explain their visions for the community.
Photos from ALLY's Ann Arbor, Michigan Branch college panel! (above)