National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Philadelphia

08/25/2026

You Are Cordially Invited to Attend the Networking Event of the Year!

Join us for an exclusive evening with 250 senior-level professionals from 150+ companies across the Greater Philadelphia region. Following a charitable 36-team golf tournament, we'll host a premier dinner networking reception – a great chance to grow your network, build meaningful business relationships, and support a worthy cause.

Supporting Bensalem Police Activities League (PAL)
Proceeds benefit Bensalem PAL, the only PAL program in Bucks County. Each year, it serves roughly 1,000 children through educational, athletic, and recreational programs that foster youth development and strengthen community-police relationships. Bensalem PAL also offers inclusive programming for individuals with special needs.

Join us for an evening of networking, community, and giving back.

To register or for more information, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994301311909

08/13/2026

NAAAP Philadelphia Appoints Steven Ngo as Vice President of Corporate Relations

Philadelphia, PA — 8/13/2026

NAAAP Philadelphia is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven M. Ngo as Vice President of Corporate Relations. Steven first became involved with NAAAP Philadelphia as a corporate sponsor and has since actively supported the chapter’s corporate engagement and outreach efforts. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Steven brings a strong background in leadership, relationship building, and business development to his new role.

Steven is the President and Owner of Premier Project Management, LLC (MBE), an independent project management and owner’s representation firm serving the commercial real estate and construction industry. Throughout his career, he has worked with owners, developers, lenders, and professional service providers, building relationships and helping organizations successfully navigate complex projects and business initiatives. His experience developing partnerships and connecting professionals across industries aligns well with NAAAP Philadelphia’s commitment to fostering meaningful corporate and community relationships.

In his new role, Steven will focus on strengthening relationships between NAAAP Philadelphia, its members, and the corporate community, creating opportunities for meaningful connections, professional growth, and collaboration. Steve will be reporting to Tommy Choi, NAAAP’s Executive Vice President.

“I’m honored to serve on NAAAP Philadelphia's leadership team in this role and look forward to building on the relationships I’ve developed with the chapter and its corporate community. I’m excited to help create opportunities that strengthen our members and the organizations that support NAAAP’s mission.” — Steven M. Ngo, President, Premier Project Management

07/08/2024

The National Association of Asian American Professionals of Greater Philadelphia Region has been named a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia! NAAAP Philadelphia is very proud to be a recipient for the fourth year in a row. The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia recognizes civic-minded businesses that are using their time, talent and resources to drive social impact in their communities. Learn more about The Civic 50 and its honorees here: https://chamberphl.com/advocacy-initiatives/civic-50-greater-philadelphia/

07/01/2024

On June 27th, we held our annual NAAAP Scholarship Winners Recognition Event to celebrate the 12 winners of this year's NAAAP Philadelphia Future Leaders Scholarship Award.

These exceptional individuals have not only demonstrated their academic excellence but also their unwavering dedication to personal and professional growth. Their outstanding achievements have set them apart in a highly competitive field, leaving a lasting impression on the NAAAP Philadelphia Future Leaders Scholarship Program selection committee, who recognized their remarkable potential for future leadership and success.

Scholarship Winners:
Emily John
Katherine Smith
Queena Chen
Eleena John
Reed Finch
Rohan Kapoor
Jaylin Young
Trisha Prasanna
Lindsay Park
Veer Kakar
Sameeha Ershad
Reihinna Harris

10/19/2023

NAAAP Philadelphia is hosting its Annual Holiday Networking Event on November 15th at 5PM!

Join us for a great opportunity to connect with your colleagues and senior level executives from over 50 different companies and the following Philadelphia Phillies players.

One of NAAAP’s missions is to build a diverse and inclusive community in the Greater Philadelphia area. This year, we are supporting The Darren Daulton Foundation for a great cause and to raise awareness for Glioblastoma (GBM) by donating proceeds from ticket sales. Special thank you to our sponsors in the biotechnology, healthcare, life science, pharmaceuticals industries, and Matt Cowper for making this partnership possible.

Register using this link: https://bit.ly/Nov15HolidayEvent

07/15/2023

Congratulations to Dayi Miriam Shou on her recent admission to the partnership at PwC!

07/15/2023

We are thrilled to announce the 15 winners of this year's NAAAP Philadelphia Future Leaders Scholarship Program.

These remarkable students have showcased not only their academic prowess but also their commitment to their personal and professional development. They have stood out among a competitive pool of candidates, impressing the NAAAP Philadelphia Future Leaders Scholarship Program selection committee with their accomplishments and potential for future success.

Congratulations to our esteemed scholarship recipients. Your achievements are a testament to your outstanding abilities and the bright future that lies ahead. We are confident that you will continue to make a positive impact and lead by example, both within our school community and beyond.

Wanying Zhang
Saanvi Bhatia
Jordan Benton
Joey Jung
Arnav Dhingra
Jianwei Li
Shen Lin
Fiona Wong
Ian Guiwo
Evan Lu
Songhyun (Sophia) Lee
Samhitha Vallury
Yehyun Song
Jennifer Tran
Angelin Mathew

Sincerely,
NAAAP Philadelphia Future Leaders Scholarship Committee

06/19/2023

The National Association of Asian American Professionals - Philadelphia Chapter (NAAAP Philadelphia) has recently appointed Akshar Awalgaonkar as a member of its Board of Directors for a three-year term effective June 1, 2023.

Akshar Awalgaonkar holds the position of Senior Vice President at Veolia and currently serves as the Global Chief Procurement Officer for their Water Technologies & Solutions Group. With a progressive career spanning renowned Fortune 500 companies like GE, AbbVie, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Whirlpool Corporation, Akshar has successfully led global teams. He is recognized for driving accelerated functional & business transformations as well as improving profitability by building & nurturing high-performing teams.

Akshar's educational accomplishments include an Executive MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, as well as a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain Management from Oklahoma State University. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering degree at Pune University in India. Akshar holds certifications as a lean/six sigma black belt and a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Message from Akshar Awalgaonkar

“It is an absolute honor to serve on the NAAAP Philadelphia Board of Directors,” said Akshar Awalgaonkar. “NAAAP’s sincere commitment to serve the local community is inspiring and I am delighted to be joining hands with rest of the team to further this mission.”

Please join us in welcoming Akshar to the Board of Directors!

Follow the link below for the full press release!

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05/31/2023

Attention NAAAP!

The 2023 NAAAP Philadelphia Future Leaders Scholarship Application is open until Tuesday, June 6, 2023!

Know an Asian student in the Philadelphia region that demonstrates strong leadership potential? Encourage them to apply today!

Details can be found here: naaapphila.org/programs/scholarship-program/
Future Leaders Scholarship Program Applicants can apply here: bit.ly/NAAAPScholarship2023

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04/19/2023

We are two weeks away from our upcoming Life Science Forum Event on May 10, 2023!

Join NAAAP Philadelphia for an evening of networking and discussion where we will hear how CEOs and Executives in the life science industry are making bold changes to their growth strategy as the industry is navigating through many new challenges.

This Life Science Forum will evaluate industry growth drivers, key market challenges such as global supply chain, manufacturing, and workforce talent.

Secure your spot today!
Register now!

https://bit.ly/May102023LifeScience