NAAAP Philadelphia (National Association of Asian American Professionals)

The Philadelphia chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP-Philadelphia) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), all-volunteer, Pan-Asian American professional organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields through networking, respecting Asian multiculturalism, and supporting diversity and community service. As part of a national organization, NAAAP is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in the U.S. and Canada. Through its committees, members can participate in many activities that bring together other Asian American professionals in community service, professional development and networking activities, just to name a few.

NAAAP National was established 1982 in New York. There are currently 25 chapters, ventures, and affiliates across the country and a growing national membership of about 3,000. The Philadelphia chapter was founded in 2004. As a chapter under NAAAP National, NAAAP-Philadelphia serves the greater Philadelphia community.

Mission:

- 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.

Vision: "We make leaders."