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We promote the career advancement & leadership development of Asian Americans in all fields through networking, supporting diversity, & community service!

We make leaders, and have a great time while at it!

09/22/2026

🎙️ Women In NAAAP (WIN) Panel Spotlight 🎙️

This year’s WIN Panel: “Navigating Careers, Pivots, and Reinventions” 🎉

No career path is a straight line - and for women in the AAPI community, the sharpest turns often lead to the most powerful growth. This panel brings together women who’ve made bold career shifts and turned uncertainty into momentum, getting real about what it takes to redefine success on their own terms.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
📍 Location: SMU Collins Executive Center
🕐 Time: 9AM
🔗 Register through our bio or through this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-naaap-dfw-leads-summit

🎙️ Women In NAAAP (WIN) Moderator Spotlight 🎙️

As a Staff Therapist at SMU with nearly 20 years in counseling, Tricia’s work centers on the intersection of mental health, cultural identity, and community. She currently serves as 2026-2027 Chair of the Association of Asian Pacific American Scholars and Allies (AAPASA) and is pursuing her doctorate in Education and Policy Leadership at SMU. Raised in a close-knit Filipino community in Houston, she now calls Dallas home while raising two teenage boys.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
📍 Location: SMU Collins Executive Center
🕐 Time: 9AM
🔗 Register through our bio or through this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-naaap-dfw-leads-summit

🎙️Women In NAAAP (WIN) Panelist Spotlight 🎙️

A self-described Naval “Brat” born in Pune, India, Anjali’s career has spanned hospitality, teaching, and the community space with organizations like MDA, United Way, and Capital One. She’s held leadership roles with numerous NGOs including Akshaya Patra and Chinmaya Mission, driven by a lifelong passion for education and food insecurity. Today, she’s a proud grandmother staying deeply engaged in the Dallas community.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
📍 Location: SMU Collins Executive Center
🕐 Time: 9AM
🔗 Register through our bio or through this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-naaap-dfw-leads-summit

09/21/2026

🎙️ NAAAP Powered Spotlight 🎙️

Meet Kiran Patel at this year’s LEADS Summit! 🎉

Kiran is a Senior Principal at Slalom (DFW), leading data and AI architecture for enterprise clients with 20+ years of experience across wealth management, healthcare, telecom, retail, and more. 💡

These days he’s focused on generative AI, agentic AI, and enterprise AI governance - coaching teams to adopt AI effectively and responsibly.

He’s sharing his perspective on “Personal Branding in the AI Era” - how to build a brand that stands out (and stays authentic) in an AI-driven world.

Outside of work, Kiran supports his family’s community service through Under My Umbrella, an org led by his two sons and their mom. 🙌

Come hang out and soak up some wisdom. 🔥

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
📍 Location: SMU Collins Executive Center
🕐 Time: 9AM
🔗 Register through our bio or through this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-naaap-dfw-leads-summit

09/16/2026

🎙️ SESSION SPOTLIGHT 🎙

Meet Dr. Daniel Choi & Trina Choi at this year’s LEAD Summit! 🎉

Daniel is a clinical pathologist, medical educator, and author - 22 years with the North Texas VA Health Care System, Associate Professor at UT Southwestern, and founder of Mutiara Multimedia LLC (self-titled “founder and janitor”). Author of 6 books, most recently Understanding ALS.

Trina is a Senior Associate at RSM US LLP with 3 years in assurance, working with clients across tech, crypto, automotive, and consumer products. An active RSM leader and campus recruiter, she holds two accounting degrees from UT Dallas.

Together, they’re bringing us “AI Has Answers, Leaders Have Judgment” - on the part no system can hand you: the judgment behind the answers.

Fun facts: Daniel’s nickname is “Baby Buddha”, and Trina’s sourdough starter is named Bobette 🍞

Come hang out and soak up some wisdom. 🔥

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
📍 Location: SMU Collins Executive Center
🕐 Time: 9AM
🔗 Register through our bio!

09/09/2026

🎙️ NAAAP Powered Spotlight 🎙️

Get ready to meet Jaya Eripilla at this year’s LEAD Summit! 🎉

Jaya’s a Senior Technology Manager at Bank of America, with over 16 years of experience leading big tech initiatives across Data & Analytics, Consumer Business, and Wealth Management.

She’s taking us through what it means to have Bold Leadership - a session all about showing up boldly and owning your seat at the table.

Jaya’s a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC-ICF) who’s all about mentorship, community, and helping people grow. She’s active in ALN, ICF, Toastmasters, and NAAAP - basically, she shows up wherever people are leveling up. 🙌

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
📍 Location: SMU Collins Executive Center
🕐 Time: 9AM
🔗 Register through our bio!

09/04/2026

** RSVP in bio or through fb the QR code **

Join us for our Mid-Autumn Festival celebration with dinner and an evening of connection and culture with the community!

Date: Wednesday, September 30
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Jeng Chi Restaurant (400 N Greenville Ave ste11, Richardson, TX 75081)
RSVP: link in bio or https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-naaap-dfw-mid-autumn-dinner

07/07/2026

Pull up a chair. 🍽️

NAAAP-DFW’s first-ever Dinner Club is happening! Come for the food. Stay for the conversation.

📅 July 30 | 7–9 PM
📍 Spicy Zest (13920 Josey Ln ste100)
🎟️ Register through the QR Code or our link in bio!
💵 $28 members / $33 general

Seats are limited. Come hungry, leave with new friends.

06/21/2026

Full hearts, fuller plates - Thank you to everyone who came out to the NAAAP-DFW x SARE Potluck last week. Grateful to celebrate community over great food!

06/03/2026

NAAAP-DFW and SARE DFW are teaming up for a potluck mixer! Bring a dish, meet great people, and connect over good food.

Whether you’re a professional, in real estate, or just want to share a meal with a welcoming community, this is a relaxing way to meet other likeminded individuals.

When: Saturday, June 13, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: LYV Apartment Clubhouse, 1415 South Broadway Street, Carrollton, TX

What to bring: a dish to share (enough for a few people)

**RSVP via our bio so we can plan food and seating!

Two communities, one table - come connect, eat well, and build something good together!

06/01/2026

Build confident money habits for your 20s and 30s 💸

Join NAAAP-DFW as we partner with Bank of America and Merrill for a virtual session on budgeting, saving, investing, and tackling debt, tailored for your early- and mid-careers!

Come ready to ask questions and share experiences in a supportive, learning-focused virtual space.

05/08/2026

In recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re creating space to celebrate the stories that shape our community.

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as we come together to learn from one another and celebrate the many voices and experiences within NAAAP-DFW. Sharing a story is completely optional, and whether you choose to share or simply listen, we’d love to have you there.

We’ll also have light bites and refreshments to enjoy throughout the evening. Thank you for helping NAAAP-DFW celebrate and highlight the many voices and experiences within our community!

Register in our bio!

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Farmers Branch, TX
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Website

http://dfw.naaap.org/, https://linktr.ee/naaapdfw

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