National Association of Asian American Professionals - Boston Chapter (NAAAP Boston)

We are joining Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts to present AAPI Political Pipeline Panel: Demystifying the Journey in Seeking and Holding Public Office. This insightful discussion is perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career in public office or looking for inspiration to become more politically involved! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 12 🕒 Time: 6:00 -7:30 pm 📍 Location: Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St Boston 02108 💻 Virtual Attendance: A Zoom link will be provided after registration. Panelists: Tram T. Nguyen - Mass. State Representative for 18th Essex District Tackey Chan - Mass. State Representative for 2nd Norfolk Diana Hwang - Founder & Executive Director of Asian American Women‘s Political Initiative Moderator: Yin Zhou - Assistant General Counsel at Bank of America and former AALAM Board member Network reception with refreshments to follow after the panel. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights from our distinguished panelists as they share their personal experiences and challenges in public office. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage and connect! For any questions, please contact Phebe Hong at [email protected]. #AAPIPoliticalPipeline #PublicOffice #AALAM #CommunityEngagement #PoliticalInvolvement #AsianAmericanLeadership #TramNguyen #TackeyChan #DianaHwang #NetworkingEvent #CivicEngagement #Empowerment

Connect, engage, and empower at the NAAAP Boston 2024 Open House & Networking Night on May 30th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET at Pao Arts Center, Boston, MA. 🤝 Join us to meet NAAAP Boston leaders, network with Asian professionals, and explore opportunities to shape the future together! 🌟 📅 Date: May 30th 🕕 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET 📍 Location: Pao Arts Center - 99 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02111 🌟 Highlights: Networking, meeting NAAAP Boston leaders, community involvement opportunities, and light refreshments. #NAAAPBoston #OpenHouse #NetworkingNight #AsianProfessionals #CommunityInvolvement #FutureLeaders #PaoArtsCenter #BostonMA #NetworkingEvent #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌟 Elevate your advocacy and negotiation skills with Ashley Paré and the Women in NAAAP committee on June 5th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm ET at The Foundry, Cambridge, MA. 💼 Join us for an insightful session on communicating your value and mastering challenging conversations with confidence. Empower your growth and recognition in all fields! 📅 Date: June 5th 🕠 Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm ET 📍 Location: The Foundry - 101 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA 02142 🎤 Speaker: Ashley Paré 🌟 Workshop Focus: Advocacy and negotiation principles, building confidence, and achieving competitive pay. 💰 Pricing: Free for NAAAP members | $20 for non-members #Advocacy #Negotiation #WomenInNAAAP #Empowerment #CommunicationSkills #CareerDevelopment #AshleyParé #TheFoundry #CambridgeMA #ProfessionalGrowth #ConfidenceBuilding

✨ ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! ✨ FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP APPLY BY APRIL 7TH All Massachusetts high school seniors who are of Asian/Pacific Islander descent with demonstrated financial need are encouraged to apply! Candidates are evaluated on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service involvement, leadership, and financial circumstances. Historically, each scholarship has been for around $5,000. Students should apply by April 7th, 2024, 11:59 PM EST. More information about the award and application can be found on our website - https://lnkd.in/drJbDe2a Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions! #naaap #futureleaders #scholarship #bostonaapi #highschoolsenior

March is Women’s History Month and WOCE is excited to host a panel discussion on Asian Women Making an Impact on 3/27 at 6 PM at The Boston Foundation's offices at 75 Arlington St., 3rd floor, Boston. We as NAAAP Boston are joining them as a community partner. Please join us to hear Poorvi Patodia, CEO of Biena Snacks, Dr. Amy Zeng, Dean of Suffolk University Sawyer School of Business, Caroline Kung, Managing Partner of SagePath Capital, and Kelly Mittal, CEO of MyKidzDay share with us their amazing career experiences, passion for socially mission-driven work and the successes and challenges they have faced as Asian American women entrepreneurs and business leaders. This panel discussion will be moderated by Shirley Leung, columnist at The Boston Globe. We are grateful to partner with WOCE, Asian Community Fund, Asian Business Empowerment Council, Baystate Financial, PNC Bank, and Casner & Edwards on this event! Link to register (must RSVP to attend): https://lnkd.in/gCG9uUcs

NAAAP Mastermind Program is now accepting applications! How does a mastermind group work? A group of motivated individuals meets on a regular basis to tackle challenges and celebrate wins together. They lean on each other, provide advice, build connections and conduct business with each other when appropriate. Applicants will be screened and selected for the 2024 NAAAP cohort. Online group sessions are scheduled once a month for approximately 2-3 hours on a weekday evening over a program period of 6 to 8 months depending on group size.   Registration fee (only for accepted applicants): - NAAAP Members: $50 - Non-members: $100 (includes one-year NAAAP membership)   Please complete an Online Application Form by or before March 31, 2024. Spots are limited. For more information, visit our program page: https://lnkd.in/gMj6wfeZ If you have any questions, please message Frank at [email protected].

In February, @getkonnected hosted an evening of storytelling and cultural celebration during Lunar New Year and Black History month to create an event of unity, greater understanding, and mutual respect for the Asian and Black communities of Boston. NAAAP Boston was honored as one of the ten Most Influential Community Organizations in the Black or Asian community for its commitment to creating & building meaningful communities, possessing a high aptitude for for convening diverse voices, and fearlessly uplifting diverse and often overlooked identities. The event was capped with Stories of Solidarity from featured speakers, including the Secretary of Mass Economic Development, Yvonne Hao, President of NAACP Boston, Tanisha Sullivan, President of NAFFAA, Dr. Abby Sullivan, and NAAAP Boston's Chang-Hwan Boden. Thank you to @getkonnected for this honor and to State Street Corporation for hosting! #storiesofsolidarity #diversestories #community #bostonevents #naaap #allyship

Community Partnerships Open House and Social! Are you looking for new volunteering opportunities or ways to feel more connected to your community? Swing by our open house event, on Tuesday, February 20 at 7pm, which will be hosted by the brand new Community Partnerships Committee! Snacks will be provided 🍕. Once you get here, let the front desk know that you’re here for the event and you will be allowed up into the CIC. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eR57TajK

TOASTMASTERS THURSDAY, FEB 8TH 6:30-8:00PM CIC BOSTON, 16TH FL, ARCADIA ROOM The theme for this interactive Toastmasters meeting will focus on goal setting and celebration. Everyone is welcome to join! Toastmasters will meet every other Thursday evening. Check out our Meetup page for event details and to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eU-sbbwx #toastmasters #aapiboston #publicspeaking #communication #leadership #naaapboston

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS! THURSDAY, FEB 8TH 5:30-7:30PM THE FOUNDRY, CAMBRIDGE Join members of the NAAAP Boston Community Building Committee and Adoptee Unity Committee for a low-key social evening of friendship and uplifting conversations. The event will be at The Foundry 101 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA 02142 The event is ticketed and will be $5, Light refreshments will be provided! Non-members RSVP: https://lnkd.in/emepNWfK Members RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eWngxqFb #communitybuilding #aapiboston #adopteeunity #aapinetworking #naaapboston