About NAAAP

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian American leaders through professional development, community service, and networking. NAAAP members work together to make a difference in their careers and in their communities.

As the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in North America, NAAAP continues to provide its members with the tools and resources to further career advancements and empower Asian Americans to become great leaders and reliable employees. Founded in 1982, NAAAP has since expanded to more than 25 metropolitan cities in the United States and Canada. NAAAP members are affiliated with either a chapter or a venture. Ventures exist as chapter start-ups throughout North America.

NAAAP members include a diverse group of leaders and working professionals, with various levels of educational and professional backgrounds: corporate, small business, non-profit, academic, and governmental. Our members are Asian Americans of all descents, who work together on career advancement while making significant contributions to the community.

Mission

“We make leaders!”

• Cultivate and empower leaders for professional excellence
• Connect accomplished professionals for mutual success
• Engage and participate with the community-at-large
• Inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business, and society.