NAAAP is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), all-volunteer, Asian American professional organization promoting the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields through networking, supporting diversity, and community service. As part of a national organization, NAAAP is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in the U.S. and Canada. Currently, NAAAP Philadelphia has over 400 active members.
2026 Scholarship Application is now open through Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
- Be a part of a community of business professionals who want to connect, engage, learn, and inspire each other to develop new skill sets.
- Attend curated professional development or career advancement events or workshops for free or at a discounted rate.
- Attend exclusive members-only networking events and meet professionals from various industries with many entrepreneurs and senior executives from Fortune 500 companies.
- Numerous opportunities to volunteer and lend a helping hand to make a difference in the local community.
- NAAAP is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) professional organization. Donations to this organization is tax-deductible under the IRS code.
Come join an award winning inclusive organization!
14 Awards for community outreach and philanthropic work:
- 2025 Community Service Award – Bucks County/Bensalem Outreach Center
- 2025 Impact Award– Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia
- 2025 Civic 50 Honoree – Philadelphia Foundation & Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Partners
- 2024 Civic 50 Honoree – Philadelphia Foundation & Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Partners
- 2023 Civic 50 Honoree – Philadelphia Foundation & Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Partners
- 2023 Faces of Philanthropy Award – Philadelphia Business Journal
- 2022 Civic 50 Honoree – Philadelphia Foundation & Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Partners
- 2022 Heroes Scholarship Fund of Bucks County Appreciation & Support Award
- 2022 Faces of Philanthropy Award Philadelphia Business Journal
- 2021 Honoree Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia – Philadelphia Foundation & Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Partners
- 2021 Faces of Philanthropy Award – Philadelphia Business Journal
- 2021 Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year – Asian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Philadelphia
- 2020 NAAAP National Chapter of the Year – National Association of Asian American Professionals
- 2020 PHL Diversity Nonprofit Business Award of the Year
Professional Development Event April, 2025
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EmpowerHer: Women in Leadership Event October, 2024
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NAAAP Philadelphia Chapter Recent News
- NAAAP Philadelphia Appoints Solomon Kim to Board of DirectorsThe National Association of Asian American Professionals – Philadelphia ChapterContinue reading “NAAAP Philadelphia Appoints Solomon Kim to Board of Directors”
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- NAAAP Philadelphia Appoints Akshar Awalgaonkar to Board of DirectorsPHILADELPHIA – June 19, 2023 – The National Association ofContinue reading “NAAAP Philadelphia Appoints Akshar Awalgaonkar to Board of Directors”