Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have helped make America what it is today. Their histories recall bitter hardships and proud accomplishments -- from the laborers who connected our coasts one-and-a-half centuries ago, to the patriots who fought overseas while their families were interned at home, from those who endured the harsh conditions of Angel Island, to the innovators and entrepreneurs who are driving our Nation's economic growth in Silicon Valley and beyond. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month offers us an opportunity to celebrate the vast contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our Nation, reflect on the challenges still faced by AAPI communities, and recommit to making the American dream a reality for all.

ATLANTA, April 13, 2012 -- The Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals
(NAAAP) held its third annual event, IMPACT: Leadership for Success, on Thursday, April 12 at Cinebistro at
Town Brookhaven to announce the 2011 Chopstix for Charity Grant Recipients.

NAAAP Atlanta hosts IMPACT to recognize and thank its generous sponsors and supporters for their
contributions to Chopstix for Charity (CFC), NAAAP Atlanta’s signature fundraising event held in the fall. The funds are awarded as grants to non-profit organizations that provide a service, program or cultural awareness that ultimately makes a positive impact on the Asian-American community.

ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2012 - The National Association of Asian American Professionals of Atlanta (NAAAP) has launched a new brand! In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we are partaking in the initiative of NAAAP National in creating a new identity that reflects the growth and maturity of our organization.

The President and First Lady send their best wishes to everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year. January 19, 2012.

The National Association for Asian American Professional (NAAAP) Atlanta's Chopstix for Charity connects corporations, small businesses and individuals to the local Asian Pacific Islander community through annual fundraising and grant-making.

ATLANTA - January 20, 2012 - The Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP Atlanta) is proud to announce its selections for the 2012 Board of Directors.

ARE YOU WANTING TO:
Help elevate Asian Americans professional/personal capabilities?
Make a positive impact in the community?
Collaborate and work with professionals from all walks of life?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then joining the NAAAP Atlanta’s Executive Board might be just what you’re looking for. NAAAP Atlanta is now accepting applications for the 2012/2013 Executive Board for a variety of positions. Serving as a member of NAAAP Atlanta’s Executive Board promises to be a rewarding experience in many ways. We welcome your interest in serving in a leadership position. Download the application for more detailed information, complete and submit to apply@naaapatlanta.org by December 4, 2011.

Below is the current process and schedule.
12/04/11:Applications due no later than 11:59 PM (apply@naaapatlanta.org)
12/07/11:Interview time scheduled for December 11 between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
12/11/11:Attend interview session
12/12/11:Applicants informed of decision
12/15/11:New Executive Board announced at the N3

Have questions about the Executive Board, feel free to contact us at apply@naaapatlanta.org or reach out to anyone of our current Executive Board.

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, NAAAP Atlanta and Chopstix for Charity held its annual fundraising event at the trendy Havana Club in Buckhead. With a bevy of corporate sponsors and 250 attendees, Asian American professionals from around the metro area came dressed in their cocktail finest to partake in the organization’s signature yearly fundraiser event.

As the evening kicked off around 6:30 p.m., emcees Ayesha Tejpar (CNN producer) and Chong Luo (Executive VP of the Organization of Chinese Americans) gave a warm welcome to the crowd and introduced Chairman of Chopstix for Charity, Matthew Sinon, who proceeded to thank the sponsors for the event. Platinum sponsors AirTran, AT&T, The Coca-Cola Company, Cox Enterprises, and UPS were all recognized for their contribution and awarded trophies. Gold sponsors State Farm Insurance, Newell Rubbermaid, Turner Broadcasting, The Home Depot, and Havana Club were also represented through members in attendance.

Forbes.com: 09-27-2011 : Anne Doyle, Contributor

I just returned from several days in Dallas where three generations of fabulous Texan women gave me a taste of how women with “ganas” (or drive) are on the move and beginning to flex their collective muscles as leaders and vital engines of economic growth. Here’s a taste of female Southwest “stirrings” I witnessed.

Thear Sy, Senior Director
Accenture

WIN/NAAAP
Until Cambodian-born Thear Sy, who arrived in this country at age nine and is now a senior director with Accenture, invited me to speak at NAAAP’s ”Leadership Inspired by Women” conference of the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter, I had never heard of the National Association of Asian-American Professionals or its WIN (Women inNAAAP) network. Three major corporations, jcpenney,AccentureandRaytheon, sponsored the conference. What did I learn after spending a gorgeous Saturday in all-day training sessions with 140 Asian American women hungry to sharpen their leadership skills? 

Read the full article at FORBES.COM 

What's Your Story?

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders announces the launch of its “What’s Your Story?” video challenge. The challenge aims to explore the personal stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) across the country who have impacted their community through their dreams, experiences, and dedication to a cause.

Go to www.whitehouse.gov/whatsyourstory for more information. READ MORE

What is Top 10 Asian American Businesses?

The Top 10 Asian American Businesses in the Southeast recognizes the fastest growing Asian American-owned companies, based on overall and percentage revenue growth over the past three years: (2008 to 2010).

To qualify for the ranking, companies must be owned by one or more Asian Americans (at least 51% ownership). Participants can be public or private, and encompass all industries.

Winners of the Top 10 Asian American Business Awards will be publicly recognized as the Annual Summit and Top Ten Asian American Business Awards ceremony at UPS on October 6th, 2011.

Recently, the Children’s Heartwork Project visited the town of Minamisanriku, a town in the Miyagi prefrecture of Japan where the March earthquake tsunami destroyed large sections of the town. For former NAAAP Atlanta member Jessop Petroski, it was his third trip to the disaster-affected area.

“Needless to say, it is just beyond comprehension to see what has taken place up there,” he said. “[In some of our photos], you will see a four-story tall building with a car still on the roof. A 50-60 foot wall of water is an incredible force!”

A team of 32 individuals paid a recent visit to the area to bring art supplies to the children affected by the disaster. Donations of crayons, Play Doh, and kites were some of the items provided.

One of the children they encountered, Kurumi or “Ku-chan”, was 3 years old and spent entire mornings with the group where she was able to draw excitement from the other children and engage them by connecting with the volunteers.

As evidenced by this visit, northern Japan still has a long way to go before things are back to normal. If you would like to contribute further to the disaster relief in Japan, submit a donation on our site, as well as visiting the site of Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG).

Northwest Asian Weekly : Vol 30 Num 19 : May 6, 2011

Invest in Yourself is the theme of WIN!, a day-long leadership conference to be held on June 4 at the Microsoft Conference Center. WIN! stands for Women in NAAAP (The National Association of Asian American Professionals) and is a development program designed to help Asian American women gain leadership skills and to advance in their careers.

The conference’s public relations/marketing lead, Ngam Nguyen, came up with the Invest in Yourself theme because she saw many of her female friends and family sacrifice for others, leaving little time for themselves.

This month, our Nation celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Our AAPI communities have roots that span the globe, but their stories of striving and success are uniquely American. As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the entrepreneurship and fortitude of individuals who have helped build our country and shape the American dream for centuries.

Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have helped develop and defend the United States, often in the face of tremendous racial and cultural prejudice. Despite these difficulties, AAPI men and women struggled, sacrificed, and persevered to build a better life for their children and all Americans.

Today, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have a profound impact on our society as leaders in all facets of American life, thriving as athletes and public servants, entrepreneurs and artists. Whether as small business owners or as proud members of the United States Armed Forces, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are helping to write the next chapter of the American story.

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On Thursday, April 14, NAAAP Atlanta hosted its second-annual banquet at the Wimbish House in Midtown Atlanta for a night of dining, congratulating, and of course, networking. The event was in conjunction with Chopstix for Charity, a fundraising effort that provides grants to Asian American community groups around the Atlanta metro area.

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In 2010, NAAAP began a high-value collaboration with Project Management Institute (PMI). The two organizations have a common, shared vision: to develop people as leaders to meet the needs of our communities for generations to come. A workshop track during 2010 Convention was organized by PMI members and clearly demonstrated the high quality of PMI courses and the strategic value of our collaboration. We are now moving full steam ahead with further program alignment.

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March 16, 2011 -- The National Association of Asian American Professionals - Atlanta (NAAAP-Atlanta) and its members extend our sympathies and hopes for recovery to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Many of our members have relatives, friends, and co-workers who live in or travel to Japan, and this tragedy has had a profound impact on all individuals associated with the Asian community.

March is Women’s History Month and one of the many events around Atlanta celebrating is “Women In the Spotlight”, a three-day leadership and networking retreat for both women and men hosted by Velvet Suite Marketing Consulting Group. One of those Women in the Spotlight is our own Sarah Hawk, VP of Professional Development and Executive Board Member.

Day Passes available - a special offer for those who register between now and Friday.

As we kick off Women's History Month in March, don't miss your time to SHINE!  Velvet Suite Marketing be hosting, Women In The Spotlight, an exclusive leadership and networking retreat happening on March 17 - 19, 2011 at the W Hotel in Buckhead.

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We express our gratitude to the outgoing board members Fabian J. De Rozario (President and Chairman of the Board), Christopher C. Chan (VP of Marketing and Communications), and Peter Kuo (VP of Strategic Planning, who have served NAAAP Atlanta and its members well. We thank them for their contributions.

At the same time, we are pleased to introduce our new board members: Melissa Cannon (VP of Corporate Relations) and Ketan Shah (VP of Marketing and Communications). Please join us in welcoming them to NAAAP Atlanta Executive Board of Directors. READ MORE » 

Hello NAAAP-Atlanta Members and Friends,

Are you are interested in volunteering, have strong commitment, want to expand your leadership skills, have good follow through, and would like to move NAAAP-Atlanta forward in the community, then we  have a place for you. READ MORE »

Announcing Students Draw the Line … Against Prejudice.
NAAAP Atlanta is proud to be a community partner for one of the most powerful weapons Atlanta has in the fight against intolerance. This is a multi-grade art exhibit of works promoting tolerance created by a diverse palette of schools across Atlanta.