The Premier Leadership Organization for Asian Professionals
The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is the premier leadership organization for Asian and Asian American professionals in North America, with 30 chapters, several thousand active members, and a reach of more than 20,000 professionals. Founded in 1982, NAAAP is a volunteer-run non-profit that inspires, develops, and connects leaders across industries and communities through networking and educational events, trainings, community service programs, and celebrations of Asian American excellence.
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Exploring the Asian Minority Myth: Breaking Stereotypes, Building New Narratives
Exploring the Asian Minority Myth: Breaking Stereotypes, Building New Narratives
We’ve all heard the phrase “model minority”—but what happens when a myth becomes a limiting box? Join us for an eye-opening, energizing and spicy conversation as we debunk the Asian
Reset Your Nervous System & Rewire Your Brain with Qigong
Reset Your Nervous System & Rewire Your Brain with Qigong
Take a deep breath, release what no longer serves you, and experience the transformative power of Qigong—a centuries-old practice that blends breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to promote healing, energy, and
Young, Educated and Broke
Young, Educated and Broke
Written in 2015, Jamie Borromeo authored a “Millennial Blueprint” aiming to spark dialogue between young people and leaders on pressing issues like high student debt, cost of living, unemployment, and
NAAAP Leadership Convention
NAAAP Leadership Convention
What to expect at the NAAAP Leadership Convention 2025 Dynamic Keynotes & Workshops: Dive into sessions that challenge the status quo, foster ERG inclusion, and empower you with actionable insights.
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Lance Hong: Why I give to NAAAP
Lance Hong, Los Angeles, CA NAAAP has only been in my life over the last 2 years, but it has made a profound impact on my life in ways that I had never really considered until almost a decade into...
Will Cheng: Why I give to NAAAP
Will Chang, Minneapolis, MN For me, NAAAP is the safe space where I can share, learn and practice, professional development knowledge, in a supportive environment. I can be all of me, where I am...
Katie Apolinaro: Why I give to NAAAP
Katie Apolinaro, Washington, D.C. I joined NAAAP three years ago on a special project led by the NAAAP DC team. Little did I know that it would start a journey to where I am today, serving as...
NAAAP JobSeeker
Our Career Center connects candidates with diversity focused employers. We’re continually updating our list, so check back often.
Job seekers | The Career Center allows NAAAP members and non-members alike to search for jobs and careers, and to post resumes.
Employers | The Career Center allows you to post professional jobs in
any industry and to search a resume database for diverse candidates.