Lesniak Institute for American Leadership

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The Lesniak Institute is on a mission to advance civic engagement by empowering the next generation of leaders to create action-driven change through educational initiatives, internship programs, core legislative causes, and community partnerships.

This past week we celebrated the 10th graduating class 🎓 of the Raymond J. Lesniak Experience, Strength, and Hope Recove...
06/13/2026

This past week we celebrated the 10th graduating class 🎓 of the Raymond J. Lesniak Experience, Strength, and Hope Recovery High School! 💜

Senator Lesniak gave the opening remarks at the graduation and spoke about what makes this graduation and experience different from a district school. Recovery schools provide a safe, supportive, and sober environment that combines the “common core” aligned education with substance use disorder recovery.

After Senator Lesniak gave the class of 2026 his words of wisdom, some of the graduates shared their personal journey's with recovery and how attending a recovery school set them up for success—with their future pathway's dedicated to higher education at a college, trade school, or apprenticeship program 🙌

Congratulations class of 2026 🎓🎉

06/12/2026

We're a huge FAN 🪭 of this fun video from our Pride Flag Raising!

🚨NEW INTERN ALERT 🚨 We are so excited to welcome in our Summer 2026 cohort of interns to The Lesniak Institute team!This...
06/12/2026

🚨NEW INTERN ALERT 🚨 We are so excited to welcome in our Summer 2026 cohort of interns to The Lesniak Institute team!

This amazing group has already started working on some BIG projects, including our 2026 Gala! We are thrilled to have this talented trio with us! Please give our student interns a warm welcome to our organization 🤩🫶

Our 6th Annual Pride Flag Raising showcased our strength in numbers as we gathered together to celebrate Pride month and...
06/11/2026

Our 6th Annual Pride Flag Raising showcased our strength in numbers as we gathered together to celebrate Pride month and the achievements we have made as a community.

Shoutout to our amazing lineup of speakers:
🤍 Marsha Shapiro and Louise Walpin
🤍 Commissioner Stanley Neron
🤍 Llundown Lawson
🤍 Jeremiah La’Porte
🤍 Ezekiah Miles
🤍 5th Ward Councilman William Gallman Jr.
🤍 Councilwoman-at-large Patricia Perkins-Auguste

Our speakers Marsha Shapiro, Louise Walpin, and Ezekiah Miles also received a special Congressional recognition from the office of Robert Menendez for their dedication to LGBTQ+ rights and equality.

Thank you to every amazing LGBTQ+ advocate, ally, and leader who joined us this year. We are always stronger together as we continue to fight for equality 🌈

Pride is not only a celebration of love, but also a reminder of our strength in numbers as we continue to advocate for e...
06/10/2026

Pride is not only a celebration of love, but also a reminder of our strength in numbers as we continue to advocate for equality 🌈

Thank you to every person who joined us for our 6th annual Pride flag raising at the Steps of Elizabeth City Hall!

More pictures to come soon 😋

06/09/2026

6 years ago we began the tradition of raising the pride flag at the Steps of Elizabeth City Hall. This event has become a beloved community celebration as we continue to uplift LGBTQ+ voices, honor the activists who helped advance LGBTQ+ rights, and commemorate the progress we've made together.

2026 Event Details: ⬇️
✨ Honoring the first same-sex couple to be married in NJ
📍 Steps of Elizabeth City Hall
🗓️ June 10th (rain or shine)
⏰ 3 pm - 5 pm
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION: visit, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hrwdybj/lp/380b6c54-882c-4fbb-b719-4134c0ad024d

Celebrate Pride Month with us at the 6th Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony 🏳️‍🌈 This special Pride event will:✨ showcas...
06/01/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with us at the 6th Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony 🏳️‍🌈

This special Pride event will:
✨ showcase our Strength in Numbers as we continue to advocate and fight for LGBTQ+ rights
✨ celebrate the power of love as we honor the very first married same-sex couple in New Jersey!
✨ reaffirm The Lesniak Institute's commitment to equality and inclusion
✨ spotlight key advocates & LGBTQ+ organizations throughout New Jersey
✨ give out FREE goodies 😉

Event Details:
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION: visit, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hrwdybj/lp/380b6c54-882c-4fbb-b719-4134c0ad024d
📍 Steps of Elizabeth City Hall
🗓️ June 10th (rain or shine)
⏰ 3 pm - 5 pm

Even after his retirement from the Senate, Senator Lesniak continues to fight for and champion criminal justice and reen...
05/28/2026

Even after his retirement from the Senate, Senator Lesniak continues to fight for and champion criminal justice and reentry causes. Today, he gave the opening remarks at the 2026 Reentry Symposium: From Release to Reality—held at Kean University in partnership with the Urban League of Union County and the Union County Reentry Task Force.

He spoke about:
✅ What led him to champion the reentry program: Earn Your Way Out
✅ Reaffirmed his belief that "Everyone deserves a second chance"
✅ How he is continuing to implement and expand EYWO for inmates

This is just the beginning of his journey to make reentry practices more accessible throughout New Jersey. As Senator Lesniak says, "My work is not done yet!"

05/26/2026

Jeffrey's Day at the Supreme Court 🇺🇸 ⚖️ 🪧

Our Spring 2026 PR Specialist Intern, Jeffrey, joined us for our Trip to the Supreme Court! In this hopecore video he talks about:
📢 The Supreme Court Case of Birthright citizenship
📢 The negativity slacktivism & social media can raise
📢 What he did to stay hopeful
📢 Different advocacy paths you can take to make a difference

Address

1075 Morris Avenue, Suite 601
Union Township, NJ
07083

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19087377249

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