Board Opportunities

AASPIRES is currently seeking ONE passionate, mission-driven, and community-oriented professional to serve on our Executive Board. This is an exciting opportunity to support the current work AASPIRES is doing and to help shape the future of our vision and mission.

What We Are Looking For

  • Identifies as part of an underrepresented Asian American community.

    • Preference will be given to those from Southeast Asian, refugee, asylum seeking, and/or first-generation and/or low-income backgrounds.

  • Has a demonstrated commitment to advancing educational equity for underrepresented Asian American students.

  • Preferred, but not required, experience in advocacy work, community leadership, fundraising, higher education, nonprofit governance, storytelling pedagogy, S.T.E.A.M education, or youth development.

  • Possesses a willingness to contribute time, expertise, and networks to support the growth of AASPIRES.

Board Member Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction and facilitation of organizational goals and objectives.

  • Support all fundraising and development initiatives.

  • Serve as an ambassador for AASPIRES within personal and professional networks.

  • Attend at least 4 bi-monthly meetings of the Board per year, approximately once per quarter.

  • Serve a minimum 1-year term.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through the link below.

Short Answer Questions (400 character count minimum)

  • Why are you interested in serving on the AASPIRES Board of Directors?

  • What skills, experiences, or perspectives would you bring to the Board?

  • Do you have prior experience serving on a nonprofit board or in leadership roles? If yes, please describe and explain how your prior experience would help you as a Board Member for AASPIRES. If no, please let us know how you would adjust to your responsibilities as a Board Member for AASPIRES.

  • What does community mean to you and how have you engaged with youth in your home community/communities?

  • AASPIRES is dedicated to uplifting and supporting diverse stories from underrepresented Asian American communities. How do your personal values align with our mission?

  • AASPIRES is committed to expanding our scholars' storytelling abilities. Please tell us about a “memorable moment” (positive or negative) in your own K-12 education that shaped your understanding of self and/or systems. 

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