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.

Our Services

  • Event Facilitation

  • Workshops

  • Guest Speaking

  • Advocacy Coaching

Meet the Team

  • Senator Raymond J. Lesniak

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

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  • Felipe Peralta

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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  • Claudia Abrantes

    PR & COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST

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  • Kevin D Gonzalez

    CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST

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