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PHILADELPHIA – January 12, 2023 – The National Association of Asian American Professionals – Philadelphia Chapter (NAAAP Philadelphia) has recently appointed Perry Cozzone as a member of its Board of Directors for a three-year term effective January 1, 2023.

Perry was the former President and CEO at CRC Industries and had a passion for transforming organizations and inspiring others to achieve superior results. 

Throughout his career, he has consistently accelerated growth and enhanced profitability by building top-performing teams, identifying new go-to-market opportunities, and creating a competitive advantage through operational efficiency and digital enablement. Perry combines a tech foundation with broad expertise across alobal P&L management, operations, business development, and sales and experience in industries spanning startups to multibillion-dollar organizations. He is a diversity and inclusion champion who leads with a commitment to open communication and continuous improvement.

“I am honored to serve as a board member of the Philadelphia Chapter of NAAAP. I look forward to working jointly with NAAAP’s board, our members, and all stakeholders to energize and inspire Asian American leadership and inclusion of all that makes a positive impact on our local businesses and communities,” said Perry Cozzone.

Please join us in welcoming Perry to the Board of Directors!

About NAAAP Philadelphia

NAAAP is an all-volunteer professional non-profit, 501 (c)(3), Pan-Asian American organization that promotes community outreach, career advancement, and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields. Since 2004, NAAAP Philadelphia have been proud to be an active supporter in the Greater Philadelphia community by building an “inclusive community”. NAAAP has 35 corporate sponsors and over 500 members. Since 2020, we have been recongized for 8 awards for community outreach and philanthropic work.

• 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 Civic 50 Honoree – 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
• 2020 National Chapter of the Year – National Association of Asian
  American Professionals
• 2020 PHL Diversity Nonprofit Business Award

PHILADELPHIA – November 17th, 2022 – The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP Philadelphia), a national all-volunteer Pan-Asian American professional organization, is excited to announce our organization’s new sponsor, Citrin Cooperman.

Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms, helping companies and high net worth individuals find smart solutions. Whether your operations and assets are located around the corner or across the globe, we can provide new perspectives on strategies that will help you achieve your short- and long-term goals. Our daily mission is to enhance the businesses and personal lives of our clients through our services, guidance, and enthusiasm for building long-standing relationships. We are dedicated to providing clients with an objective viewpoint and insightful advice on whatever challenges they bring to the table. Finding innovative solutions is what drives our professionals and helps our clients succeed.

Kevin Ryan, partner at Citrin Cooperman, stated: “I met Ping Cao through a mutual friend, and he invited me to a few different NAAAP events. After attending these events and learning more about the organization, I was very impressed with their mission to promote and support Asian American professionals in their career advancement. I look forward to their educational DEI and ESG events, and I greatly value all of the professional acquaintances I have made at these sessions.”
 
We thank Kevin Ryan and Citrin Cooperman for their sponsorship. 

Please join us in welcoming them!

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: 

• 2022 Faces of Philanthropy Award – Philadelphia Business Journal
• 2021 Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year Award – Asian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Philadelphia
• 2021 Civic 50 Honoree – Philadelphia Foundation & Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Partners
• 2021 Faces of Philanthropy Award – Philadelphia Business Journal
• 2020 PHL Diversity Nonprofit Business Award
• 2020 NAAAP National Chapter of the Year

 

PHILADELPHIA – August 25th, 2022 – The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP Philadelphia), a national all-volunteer Pan-Asian American professional organization, is excited to announce the appointment of Subarna Malakar as Chairman of the Board, effective October 1, 2022.

Subarna is a U.S. Army veteran with an MBA from Temple University: Fox School of Business, a B.S. from the University of Maryland, and a Certificate in Leadership Academy from Harvard University. He is currently the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for Sanofi North America. In his role, he drives DE&I strategy and initiatives where employees reflect the diversity of our communities, unleashing their best selves every day to transform the practice of medicine. Subarna has more than 25 years of professional experience with 15 years as an executive in Global DE&I, corporate social responsibility, and culture change management, working for global companies including FMC, Ahold Delhaize, Thomson Reuters, Unilever, and Sodexo. Subarna has been a board member of NAAAP last three years.

 Subarna states, “It takes commitment, collaboration, and coalition to lead NAAAP- Philadelphia. I have some of the best minds in this organization to support the mission of NAAAP to build future Asian American leaders while impacting our ever-growing Asian community and creating an inclusive organization for all”.
 
We thank David Chan for his leadership over the last six years as chair of the NAAAP Board of Directors. Under his leadership, NAAAP Philly has impacted the community in unforeseeable ways on a corporate and professional level and within the community. He has done tremendous work and will continue to be our wise council as we embark on the future of NAAAP.

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: 

• 2022 Faces of Philanthropy Award – Philadelphia Business Journal
• 2021 Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year Award – Asian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Philadelphia
• 2021 Civic 50 Honoree – Philadelphia Foundation & Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Partners
• 2021 Faces of Philanthropy Award – Philadelphia Business Journal
• 2020 PHL Diversity Nonprofit Business Award
• 2020 NAAAP National Chapter of the Year

Pam earned her B.A. and M.D. degrees at Vassar College and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), respectively. After an internal medicine residency, she built an academic clinical practice as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at UMDNJ for almost 10 years before joining the pharmaceutical industry. Click here to learn more about Pamela and the rest of our NAAAP Philadelphia Board of Directors.

“I am delighted to serve the Philadelphia chapter of NAAAP as a board member,” said Pam. “I look forward to fruitful collaboration with this talented and passionate group of professionals dedicated to the advancement of Asian American leadership.”

“We are delighted to have Pam join us,” said Subarna Malakar, NAAAP Philadelphia, Board of Director member. “She adds tremendous value to our board membership and future of NAAAP Philadelphia.”

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: 

• 2022 Faces of Philanthropy Award – Philadelphia Business Journal
• 2021 Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year Award – Asian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Philadelphia
• 2021 Civic 50 Honoree – Philadelphia Foundation & Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Partners
• 2021 Faces of Philanthropy Award – Philadelphia Business Journal
• 2020 PHL Diversity Nonprofit Business Award
• 2020 NAAAP National Chapter of the Year

“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