BAPA Bosnian-American Professionals Association

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BAPA Bosnian-American Professionals Association

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MISSION

BAPA’s primary purpose is to provide networking opportunities for fellow Bosnian-Americans and foster continued professional growth in our community. We are planning to accomplish these goals through community outreach, mentoring programs, and a scholarship fund, while strengthening connections to our homeland. VISION

BAPA envisions an organization that will assist Bosnian-Americans in n

avigating the education system and aid professionals in furthering their career goals at all stages of educational and professional development.

08/26/2026

✨ Meet our final 2026 BAPA Forum Panelist: Emina Pelja! ✨

Emina Pelja is the founder of Balkan Bred, a clothing line dedicated to preserving Balkan heritage through nostalgic, stylish designs. She also brings her expertise in digital marketing and growth strategies from her work at Advocate Health, where she earned an eHealthcare Leadership Award for Best Search Engine Marketing Campaign.

Join us in Atlanta for an inspiring conversation featuring Bosnian American leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals making an impact across industries. 🇧🇦💙

🎟️ Don’t miss the 2026 BAPA Annual Forum!
📍 Atlanta, GA
🔗 LAST DAY: September 1st
https://bapanetwork.org/annual-forum/

08/25/2026

Meet another 2026 BAPA Annual Forum panelist! 🎤✨

We’re excited to welcome Vedrana Skopljak, an Operations Support Manager with extensive experience in operational excellence, sales support, and improving business processes. With a passion for collaboration, growth, and building strong relationships, Vedrana brings valuable insight and experience to this year’s panel discussion.

We can’t wait to hear her perspective and learn from her journey! 🇧🇦🇺🇸

📍 Atlanta, GA
📅 BAPA Annual Forum 2026
🔗: https://bapanetwork.org/annual-forum/

08/24/2026

✨ Meet one of our 2026 BAPA Forum Panelists! ✨

We’re excited to introduce Zana Jasarević, one of the incredible panelists joining us at the 2026 BAPA Annual Forum in Atlanta! 🇧🇦💙💛

Zana is an Expert Technical Program Manager at Microsoft, where she leads strategic cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and enterprise risk initiatives across XBOX. With a background spanning technology, cybersecurity, leadership, and mentorship, she brings a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the conversation.

As a proud Bosnian-American and passionate advocate for empowering future leaders in STEM, we’re excited to have Zana share her journey, insights, and expertise with our BAPA community.

👏 Stay tuned as we introduce the rest of our 2026 panelists!

📍 Atlanta, GA
📅 2026 BAPA Annual Forum
🔗 Register: https://bapanetwork.org/annual-forum/

08/22/2026

✨ Sponsor Spotlight! ✨

We’re proud to welcome ZL Travel Agency as a Sponsor of the 2026 BAPA Forum! 🤍

Based in Ankeny, Iowa, ZL Travel Agency is a local travel planning service specializing in custom family getaways, all-inclusive resort escapes, cruises, European tours & airfares, destination weddings, and honeymoons. ✈️🌍

Thank you, ZL Travel Agency, for supporting BAPA and our mission to bring our community together! We’re grateful to have you as part of this year’s Forum. 💙

08/18/2026

✨ Meet our 2026 BAPA Forum Panelists! ✨

We’re excited to welcome three incredible Bosnian American professionals to this year’s Forum! 🇧🇦💙

🎤 Zana Jasarević — Expert Technical Program Manager at Microsoft
🎤 Emina Pelja — Founder of Balkan Bred
🎤 Vedrana Skopljak — Operations Support Manager

Join us in Atlanta for meaningful conversations, inspiring stories, and opportunities to connect with fellow Bosnian American professionals from across the country. 🇧🇦🤝

📅 2026 BAPA Annual Forum
📍 Atlanta, GA

Don’t miss out! Secure your spot and be part of the conversation.

🔗 https://bapanetwork.org/event/2026-atlanta-annual-bapa-forum/

08/11/2026

🚀 Industry-Specific Roundtable: Entrepreneurship, Sales & Startups

Ready to connect, learn, and hear from professionals who are building businesses and making an impact? Join us for our next Industry-Specific Roundtable focused on Entrepreneurship, Sales & Startups!

We’re excited to welcome special guest Elvis Begić, with board member Ensar hosting the conversation. 🤝

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, working in sales, launching a startup, or simply interested in learning more about the industry, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain insights, and connect with fellow professionals.

📅 Join us for the conversation!

🔗 Register today and save your spot: https://bapanetwork.org/event/industry-specific-roundtable-series-entrepreneurship-sales-startups/

08/10/2026

The countdown is on! ⏰

Registration for the 13th Annual BAPA Forum is in full swing, and we're excited to welcome professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and community leaders to Atlanta for an unforgettable weekend of connection, inspiration, and opportunity.

A few important reminders:
✅ Registration closes September 1
🏨 Our hotel room block is almost sold out—book your room before it's gone!

If you've been planning to attend, now is the time to secure your spot. We can't wait to see you in Atlanta for BAPA's biggest event of the year!

Register today: https://bapanetwork.org/annual-forum/

08/09/2026

✨ Check out another successful mentorship story! We're proud to celebrate the meaningful connections and growth happening through our mentorship program.

Follow us for future updates, success stories, and opportunities to get involved! 💙

08/07/2026

✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨

Today, we’re proud to recognize three incredible women-owned businesses supporting the 2026 BAPA Forum as Bronze Sponsors. Their leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving their communities make a lasting impact, and we’re grateful to have them as partners. Their full bios will be available on our website soon!

Thank you to these outstanding women entrepreneurs for investing in the success of the 2026 BAPA Annual Forum and the future of the Bosnian American community. Your support helps make this event possible.

Interested in becoming a Forum sponsor? Visit our website or DM us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. ‼️

08/06/2026

From the group stage to the knockout rounds, BAPA Board members proudly showed up to support Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Whether cheering from the stands, connecting with fellow fans, or representing our community on the global stage, it was an unforgettable experience and a powerful reminder of the pride that unites our diaspora.

Thank you to our Board members who represented BAPA with passion and pride throughout the tournament. Here's to celebrating our heritage, supporting our national team, and continuing to build connections wherever we go.

💙💛 For Bosnia. For our community. Always.

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PO Box 4582
Salt Lake City, UT
84110

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