A group of protesters standing outside holding signs against bear hunting. The man in the front is holding a large sign with a bear's face and the words 'NO BEAR HUNT,' along with a website. Behind him, another protester holds a sign asking Governor Murphy to keep his promise and stop the bear hunt. The people are standing on a grassy area near a sidewalk, with a clear blue sky overhead.

Passionate and Committed

Our Mission

The Lesniak Institute for American Leadership is on a mission to promote civic engagement by empowering the next generation of leaders through public service, internships, educational initiatives, and community partnerships.

Our History

The Institute was founded by former NJ Senator Raymond J. Lesniak who realized the need for an institution that teaches action-driven advocacy in addition to awareness. On a mission to train the next generation of American leaders since January 2018, the Lesniak Institute opened its first headquarters at Kean University in Union, NJ.