The Atlanta chapter of National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), all-volunteer professional organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields through networking, respecting Asian multi-culturalism, and supporting diversity and community service. NAAAP Atlanta 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 Asian Americans of all descents, who work together on career advancement while making significant contributions to the community.

"We make leaders!"

OUR MISSION

Cultivate and empower leaders for professional excellence
Connect accomplished professionals for mutual success
Inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business, and society
Engage and participate with the community-at-large

The Atlanta chapter of National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), all-volunteer professional organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields through networking, respecting Asian multi-culturalism, and supporting diversity and community service. NAAAP Atlanta 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 Asian Americans of all descents, who work together on career advancement while making significant contributions to the community.

"We make leaders!"

OUR MISSION

Cultivate and empower leaders for professional excellence
Connect accomplished professionals for mutual success
Inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business, and society
Engage and participate with the community-at-large

HISTORY OF NAAAP

In 1982, a group of Asians in New York City saw the need to create an organization that empowered young Asian professionals to become involved in civil rights and be active in paving their professional destinies. Originally called the National Association of Young Asian Professionals, the organization that formed in reaction to the murder of Chinese-American Vincent Chin has grown to establish a globally diverse network of professionals now known as the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP).

Dedicated to providing a broad range of professional and education services to meet the needs of individuals, corporations, governments through willing volunteers, the concept spread to various cities across the U.S., starting with Boston in 1986. It then caught on in Chicago in 1987, Houston in 1994, and Atlanta in 1997. In 1991, NAAAP National held its first retreat in Cape Cod, Massachusetts to expands its membership base and structure its growth. During the same year, NAAAP National’s first president, Robert Tanzil, was elected to oversee the National Board of NAAAP.

Since then, NAAAP has continued to expand by establishing an administrative board, attracting corporate sponsorships, and services for career advancement in various professional fields. Now in 22 cities across the U.S. and Canada, NAAAP continues to gather the best and brightest, forging leaders of tomorrow through professional development, cultural awareness, and community service.

Past NAAAP Leaders include:

Jerry Yang, former CEO of Yahoo!
Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo
Guy Kawasaki, managing director of Garage Technology Ventures and evangelist for Apple
The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, former U.S. Secretary of Labor
The Honorable Michael Honda, U.S. Congressman of the California15th district
Jane Hyun, author of “Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling”
Qui Duc Nguyen, host and producer of KQED Public Radio
Former Washington State Governor, Gary Locke

In 2012, NAAAP will be celebrating its 30th anniversary as non-profit organization. Join today to be a part of NAAAP’s history and its future!

HISTORY OF NAAAP

In 1982, a group of Asians in New York City saw the need to create an organization that empowered young Asian professionals to become involved in civil rights and be active in paving their professional destinies. Originally called the National Association of Young Asian Professionals, the organization that formed in reaction to the murder of Chinese-American Vincent Chin has grown to establish a globally diverse network of professionals now known as the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP).

Dedicated to providing a broad range of professional and education services to meet the needs of individuals, corporations, governments through willing volunteers, the concept spread to various cities across the U.S., starting with Boston in 1986. It then caught on in Chicago in 1987, Houston in 1994, and Atlanta in 1997. In 1991, NAAAP National held its first retreat in Cape Cod, Massachusetts to expands its membership base and structure its growth. During the same year, NAAAP National’s first president, Robert Tanzil, was elected to oversee the National Board of NAAAP.

Since then, NAAAP has continued to expand by establishing an administrative board, attracting corporate sponsorships, and services for career advancement in various professional fields. Now in 22 cities across the U.S. and Canada, NAAAP continues to gather the best and brightest, forging leaders of tomorrow through professional development, cultural awareness, and community service.

Past NAAAP Leaders include:

Jerry Yang, former CEO of Yahoo!
Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo
Guy Kawasaki, managing director of Garage Technology Ventures and evangelist for Apple
The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, former U.S. Secretary of Labor
The Honorable Michael Honda, U.S. Congressman of the California15th district
Jane Hyun, author of “Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling”
Qui Duc Nguyen, host and producer of KQED Public Radio
Former Washington State Governor, Gary Locke

In 2012, NAAAP will be celebrating its 30th anniversary as non-profit organization. Join today to be a part of NAAAP’s history and its future!