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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

On Saturday, May 21st at 12pm we will be hosting an afternoon of fun activities like cornhole competitions with prizes and other family-friendly type games. Those who donate $25 or more will be able to join our in person fundraiser. 

The BCHSF purpose is to provide scholarships to the children of police officers, firefighters, rescue squads, correctional officers and emergency service personnel killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. 

We encourage you to learn more about BCHSF and help us raise funds for a great cause! 

If you cannot attend the event but would still like to donate, please use the following link: https://bit.ly/NAAAPFundraiserMay2022

Any donations would be welcome and appreciated.

For more questions about the event, please see the flyer below or email naaapphila@gmail.com

We are excited and proud to share that, for the second year in a row, NAAAP Philadelphia has won the Faces of Philanthropy Award that honors organizations for their philanthropic work. We take pride in being a nonprofit that supports other nonprofits and would like to also congratulate our sponsors, GIANT, Independence Blue Cross, Comcast, Vanguard, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, as well as the other award recipients for their contributions to our local communities. Our efforts would not have been possible without the dedication of our NAAAP Philadelphia leadership team, our members, and our 33 corporate sponsors – thank you! Our goal is to continue giving back and building an inclusive community together!

This partnership will provide significant opportunities for NAAAP Philadelphia to further our community outreach programs and fundraising events while building an inclusive community for our members.”As a lifelong Phillies fan, it is an honor and privilege to bring my favorite baseball team on board as one of NAAAP’s community partners,” said Ping Cao, President of NAAAP Philadelphia. “A special thank you to Kathy Killian, Mr. Weber, and Kenny!” Follow this link for more information about becoming a sponsor.

About NAAAP Philadelphia
The National Association of Asian American Professionals Philadelphia Chapter (NAAAP Philadelphia) 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 through networking, promoting Asian multiculturalism, and supporting diversity and community services. 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: 
· 2021 Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year Award – Asian American Chamber of Commerce
· 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 Association of Asian American Professionals) Chapter of the Year