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“'You are the first person who actually has done an interview with me, and I’ve been here in this country for 10 years,'” Hildalyn Colon Hernandez, NAL alum and @NICE4Workers Operations and Strategic Officer, recalled hearing one student share. citylimits.org/at-queens-job-…

Applications are now open for NAL’s Elected & Appointed Officials Site Visit Program! These immersive continuing education experiences will provide you with stronger connections and leave you prepared to tackle challenges you face in your public service. bit.ly/EAONSV26

In this year's General Election, 85% of training program alumni who ran for office won their seats - the most in NAL's 15-year history! New Americans are not just qualified political candidates, they are the leaders our democracy craves. Here are a few more trends...

Congratulations to our NAL alumnus Bryan Yambe on winning his reelection for Pierce County, WA Council, District 5! 🎉

To all of our New American Veterans, thank you for your continued leadership. Happy Veterans Day.

Their courage to run and lead will undoubtedly inspire many others in our community to take that first bold step in making a difference. Congratulations again! (2/2) #DemocracyNeedsUs

Make some noise for these historic firsts! 🥳 We’re so proud of our #NewAmericanLeaders alumni for achieving these spectacular firsts. (1/2)

Congratulations to longstanding NAL network member @guzman4virginia on winning her election for Virginia House of Delegates, District 22! 🎉

Congratulations to our NAL alumna @juliej_won on winning her re-election for New York City Council, District 26! 🎉

Congratulations to our NAL alumna Anne Keke on winning her re-election for Aurora Public Schools Board of Education, At-Large! 🎉

Congratulations to our NAL alumnus Ashish Vaidya on winning his election for Centennial City Council, District 2! 🎉 He will be the first Asian American to serve on the City Council.

Congratulations to our NAL alumnus and trainer @voteshekar on winning his re-election for New York City Council, District 25! 🎉

Congratulations to our NAL alumna Alli Jackson on winning her election for Aurora City Council, At-Large! 🎉 She is the first spiritual Yogini to hold a seat on the City Council.

Congratulations to our NAL alumna Crystal Hudson on winning her re-election for New York City Council, District 35! 🎉

We’ve made history! 📣 81% of NAL alumni who appeared on the 2025 General Election ballot won their races, with one race yet to be called. We truly are a movement built for and by New Americans. These victories belong to all of us! Learn more at newamericanleaders.org/blog/new-ameri…

Congratulations to our NAL alumna Gabriela Santiago-Romero on winning her re-election for Detroit City Council, District 6! 🎉

Congratulations to our NAL alumna @ShahanaFromBK on winning her re-election for New York City Council, District 39! 🎉

Congratulations to our NAL alumna @alexaforcouncil on winning her re-election for New York City Council, District 38! 🎉

Congratulations to our NAL alumnus and 2023 New American Hero Awards Honoree @Piousali on winning his re-election for Portland City Council, At-Large! 🎉

Congratulations to our NAL alumnus Balvir Singh on winning his re-election for New Jersey State Assembly, District 7! 🎉