The Network of Korean American Leaders (NetKAL) Fellowship Program will assemble a dynamic and diverse group of up-to 15 highly qualified individuals for the fourteenth cohort program (i.e., NetKAL XIV), which will run from April 2026 to August 2026. 

The NetKAL XIV Fellowship Program is held one weekend each month for five consecutive months. The weekend sessions are designed to combine theoretical understanding of leadership, practical skills, experiential learning, and peer-to-peer learning. The weekend sessions begin with Friday night dinner and discussions. Saturday events include morning workshops, afternoon field trips, and active conversations with Korean American leaders. Finally, Sunday sessions are a half-day, beginning at 9:00 am and ending at 12:00 pm local time.

2026 Program Dates

Session Date Program Location
Session 1 April 24-26 Agency In Your Identity Harpers Ferry, WV
Session 2 May 29-31 Leading Change and Creating Impact Orange County, CA
Session 3 June 19-21 Developing Executive Confidence, Presence & Communication New York, NY
Session 4 July 17-19 Thriving as a Leader in a Multicultural and Diverse World Chicago, IL
Session 5 August 21-23 Celebrating Growth San Jose, CA
*Locations and dates are subject to change

Please make sure to block off the above weekend dates — Friday to Sunday. To ensure Fellows receive the full experience, accepted Fellows are required to attend each in-person weekend event.

Between each in-person weekend gathering, Fellows will meet in smaller groups to do group projects and accountability meetings to keep our fellowship community connected, motivated, and encouraged over this five month program. Fellows should plan for approximately 5 – 7 hours per month outside of the in-person weekend.