National Association of Asian American Professionals

National Association of Asian American Professionals The National Association of Asian American Professionals is the premier leadership organization for Asian professionals.

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 Asians of all descents, who work together on career advancement while making significant contributions to the community.

Philadelphia’s API leadership story is deeply rooted in our Greek-letter organizations. 🏮 Whether active on campus today...
05/21/2026

Philadelphia’s API leadership story is deeply rooted in our Greek-letter organizations. 🏮 Whether active on campus today or part of our city's rich history, these orgs have served as the first leadership labs for many of our community's trailblazers. We honor the "Community, Brotherhood, and Sisterhood" that continues to fuel professional excellence across the Greater Philadelphia area. 💼🤝

Sororities

* Alpha Sigma Rho (ASP)

* Sigma Psi Zeta (SYZ)

* alpha Kappa Delta Phi (aKDPhi)

* Delta Phi Omega (DPO)

Fraternities

* Iota Delta Nu (IDN)

* Delta Chi Psi (DXP)

* Sigma Beta Rho (SigRho)

* Lambda Phi Epsilon (LFE)

Meet the force behind NAAAP.Every great convention starts long before the doors open, with the people who show up, strat...
05/21/2026

Meet the force behind NAAAP.

Every great convention starts long before the doors open, with the people who show up, strategize, and build the foundation for something bigger. As Executive Director of NAAAP, .wing has dedicated over a decade to growing a community where Asian and Pacific Islander professionals don't just belong, but lead.

From chapter president to Chief Strategy Officer to the helm of the entire organization, his journey is a testament to what Resonance & Resilience truly means; staying committed to a mission even when the work is quiet, the challenges are real, and the community is counting on you.

This July, we gather in Philadelphia to celebrate that mission together. We can't wait to see you there.

📅 July 16–19, 2026 | Sonesta Philadelphia
🔗 Register today by visiting LeadershipConvention.org

API WOMEN IN LEADERSHIPWe are Asian American women. We are doctors, executives, advocates, and changemakers. We carry ou...
05/20/2026

API WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

We are Asian American women. We are doctors, executives, advocates, and changemakers. We carry our culture with pride, lead with purpose, and show up, fully in every room we enter.

And this July, we take the stage.

"API Women: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once" is more than a session. It's a declaration that our stories matter, our leadership is undeniable, and our time is now.

Four extraordinary women. One powerful conversation.

🎤 Grace Wu Kong — 35 Years in Healthcare | President, Asian American Women Coalition
🎤 Mary Pao, MD, PhD — CMO, ANI Pharmaceuticals | Physician. Scientist. Executive
🎤 Bhavya Suggala — Advocate. Organizer. The next generation of API leadership
🎤 Judi Rhee Alloway — Global Innovation Expert | Forbes & NPR | Moderator

Come to Philadelphia. Leave unstoppable.

📍 Track: Pursuit (Corporate Advancement)
📅 July 16–19, 2026
🏨 Sonesta Philadelphia

Register today by visiting LeadershipConvention.org

Two months. One city. Countless leaders ready to change the game. 2026 Leadership Convention isn’t just an event, it’s a...
05/20/2026

Two months. One city. Countless leaders ready to change the game.
2026 Leadership Convention isn’t just an event, it’s a movement. It’s the room where resilience is built, connections are forged, and futures are shaped.

Don’t stay on the sidelines. Be in the room.

🎟️ Register today by visiting LeadershipConvention.org
💥 Use code 200LC at checkout for a limited time discount of $200 off our 3-day Convention pass.
📍 Sonesta Philadelphia | July 16–19, 2026

Quiz Time: Why May? 👩‍🏫Ever wondered why we celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month in May? According ...
05/19/2026

Quiz Time: Why May? 👩‍🏫

Ever wondered why we celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month in May?

According to Brittanica.com:

May 7, 1843 marks the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States.

May 10, 1869: (Golden Spike Day) Marks the completion of the transcontinental railroad, which was built largely by Chinese laborers.

What started as a commemorative week signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 was later extended to the full month of May in 1992. It’s a time to honor the generations of AAPIs who have enriched American history and are instrumental in its future success.

How many did you get right? Let us know in the comments! 👇

📚 Source: Britannica - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Join us from Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the Sonesta Philadelphia.

To register or learn more, visit LeadershipConvention.org

🎙️ Introducing one of our speakers for Leadership Convention: Resonance & ResilienceKenneth Wong, entrepreneur, civic le...
05/19/2026

🎙️ Introducing one of our speakers for Leadership Convention: Resonance & Resilience
Kenneth Wong, entrepreneur, civic leader, and proud son of Philadelphia.

Born and raised in Northeast Philly to immigrant parents from Southern China, Ken has spent decades building businesses, serving on national boards, and representing his community at the highest levels, including the President’s Commission on AAPIs and as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (now Emeritus). From his civic work as Chairman of the Board for the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and as Board Member to the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, to his nonprofit work as a Board Member for American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region and as a member of The Union League of Philadelphia, to his service as Chairman of the Board for USA Badminton, Ken has given generously and often back to Philadelphia and the API community. His entrepreneurial work in bridging opportunities between the U.S. and China exemplifies his deep commitment to bringing together American values with Asian heritage.

At Leadership Convention, he shares his conviction with the next generation of leaders and shows that resilience isn’t inherited, it’s built with consistency and maintained through reputation.

Join us from Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the Sonesta Philadelphia.

To register or learn more, visit LeadershipConvention.org

05/16/2026

Join us in Philadelphia from July 16-19 for NAAAP's Leadership Convention; bringing together professional, leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across North America for an unforgettable weekend of networking, learning, and community.

🎟️ Early Bird Registration is now available! Save $200 off your 3-day pass when you register using code 200LC

Whether you're looking to:
🤝 Expand your network
💡 Learn from industry leaders
🚀 Grow professionally and personally
🌎 Connect with the API community across the United States and Canada

Leadership Convention is the place to be this summer.

Interested in attending, sponsoring, volunteering, or learning more? Check out the contact information in the graphic or tap on our Leadership Convention link in our bio.

See you in Philly!

Philadelphia’s student-led Asian organizations are building some of the strongest campus communities in the city, and th...
05/16/2026

Philadelphia’s student-led Asian organizations are building some of the strongest campus communities in the city, and this AAPI Heritage Month, we’re highlighting them! 🏙️🎓

From cultural celebrations and advocacy to professional networking, leadership, and lifelong friendships, Philly’s Asian student scene is thriving. 💪🌸

Meet some of the Asian-focused student orgs shaping campuses across Philadelphia 👉

🏫 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
🎍Asian Pacific Student Coalition (APSC)
⚖️ Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
🎨 Rangoli South Asian Association
🏠 Penn Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH)
🎓 Pan-Asian Graduate Student Association (PAGSA)

🏫 DREXEL UNIVERSITY
📈 Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders
🍊South Asian Student Association (SASA)
🇵🇭 Filipino Intercultural Society of Drexel University (FISDU)

🏫 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
🇨🇳 Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA)
🌸Asian Student Association

🏫 ARCADIA UNIVERSITY
🌊 Asian Pacific Islander American Alliance (APIAA)

🏫 BRYN MAWR COLLEGE
🌸 Asian Student Association
🌴Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)

🏫 SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
🎍 Asian Student Association

🏫 LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
🌴 Asian Pacific American Student Association (APASA)

🏫 SIDNEY KIMMEL MEDICAL COLLEGE
🩺 Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)

These organizations create spaces where Asian and Asian American students can celebrate culture, build community, and grow as future leaders. 🌟

Which Philly student org would you want to join if you could? Tag them below! 👇

What does it mean show resonance and exhibit resilience?For Nydia Han, it means having conviction and perseverance, and ...
05/16/2026

What does it mean show resonance and exhibit resilience?

For Nydia Han, it means having conviction and perseverance, and spending over 20 years using journalism as a force for justice; investigating the stories that matter, amplifying voices that deserve to be heard, and showing up for the Asian American community when it counts.

An Emmy Award-winning journalist, co-anchor at 6 ABC Action News, and past NAAAP Inspire honoree, Nydia brings more than a career to the LC26 stage. She brings conviction.

We are honored to welcome her back to NAAAP for its 2026 Leadership Convention.

Join us from Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the Sonesta Philadelphia.

Learn more & register: leadershipconvention.org

Philadelphia is home to some of the most powerful API organizations in the country and this AAPI Heritage Month, we’re c...
05/15/2026

Philadelphia is home to some of the most powerful API organizations in the country and this AAPI Heritage Month, we’re celebrating them! 🏙️
From preserving Chinatown to championing civil rights, amplifying AAPI voices through art, and developing the next generation of leaders. Philly’s API community is thriving. 💪

Check out these top API Orgs in Philly You Need to Know; plus 5 Honorable Mentions! 👉
TOP 10:

🇺🇸 NAAAP Philadelphia → naaapphila.org
🏮 Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation → chinatown-pcdc.org
🎨 Asian Arts Initiative → asianartsinitiative.org
✊ Asian Americans United → aaunited.org
⚖️ API Pennsylvania → apipennsylvania.org
📚 South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) → saada.org
🏳️‍🌈 Philadelphia Asian & Q***r (PAQ) → phillyasianqueer.com
🎓 East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) → ecaasu.org
👩 Asian American Women’s Coalition (AAWC) → aawcphilly.org
🌸 JACL Philadelphia → phillyjacl.org
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
🇵🇭 Filipino American Association of Philadelphia → faapi.org
🇰🇷 Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia → kaagp.org
🇰🇭 Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia → cagp.org
🇻🇳 VietLead → vietlead.org
🇯🇵 Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia → japanphilly.org

Which org inspires you the most? Tag them below! 👇

Whether you are new to NAAAP or have been with the organization for many years, we hope you join us and its many chapter...
05/05/2026

Whether you are new to NAAAP or have been with the organization for many years, we hope you join us and its many chapters at Leadership Convention!

Comment below which chapter or city you are from.

For more information about Leadership Convention and to register for the event, visit: LeadershipConvention.org

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