NAAAP Philadelphia Appoints Cindy Lewis to Board of Directors

The National Association of Asian American Professionals – Philadelphia Chapter (NAAAP Philadelphia) has recently appointed Cindy Lewis, CPA as a member of its Board of Directors for a three-year term.

Cindy Lewis

“We are very pleased to welcome Cindy to the NAAAP Philadelphia Board of Directors,” said Ping Cao, President of NAAAP Philadelphia. “As a CFO, Cindy’s strong experience in financial strategy and operations will be invaluable to us as we continue carrying out our mission and developing future leaders with organizations throughout The Greater Philadelphia.”

Cindy is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Coho Partners, Ltd. where she is responsible for executing the company’s financial strategy and overseeing all aspects of its financial operations. With 23 years in the financial industry, Cindy has experience in finance and accounting operations and reporting, M&A, corporate restructurings, digital transformation, product development, and due diligence programs. She previously worked at Valley Forge Capital Management, Aberdeen Standard Investments, TIFF Advisory Service, Inc. and Ernst & Young, LLP.

Cindy also serves as a board member and finance committee chair for the Wilma Theater, is a founding board member of the Greater Philadelphia chapter of Ascend, and a founding board member of the Women in Investing Network.

“I’m excited with the opportunity to serve on the NAAAP Philadelphia Board of Directors,” said Cindy Lewis.  “NAAAP has contributed meaningfully to the Greater Philadelphia community and its stakeholders, and it is an honor to be a part of its continued impact.”

About NAAAP Philadelphia


Since 2004, NAAAP Philadelphia has proudly served the Greater Philadelphia area and continues to build an inclusive community. As an award-winning professional organization, NAAAP Philadelphia was recognized for the following: 

  1. 2022 Faces of Philanthropy Award – Philadelphia Business Journal
  2. 2021 Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year Award – Asian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Philadelphia
  3. 2021 Civic 50 Honoree – Philadelphia Foundation & Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Partners
  4. 2021 Faces of Philanthropy Award – Philadelphia Business Journal
  5. 2020 PHL Diversity Nonprofit Business Award
  6. 2020 NAAAP National Chapter of the Year