The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) San Diego is the premier leadership organization for Asian professionals. Founded in 1982, NAAAP is the oldest, largest, and fastest-growing pan-Asian organization for professionals, with thousands of members in 31 chapters across North America.As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to developing and advancing the careers of Asian leaders, we cultivate professional excellence among our members, connect accomplished professionals for mutual success, engage our members in community service, and work with employers in business, nonprofit, and government to recruit, retain, and promote high-achieving individuals.Since 2006, NAAAP San Diego has served to empower Asian American professionals our local community. We’ve partnered with fellow community organizations such as Convoy District, Asian Business Association San Diego, Just Call Us Kitchen, TAP SD, and others to advance the Asian community in San Diego.NAAAP San Diego holds monthly professional development events that focus developing leaders in the community and corporate sphere.

Athena’s ASIG Committee produces career advancement programs that provide strategies, tools, and targeted networking that aid in accelerating early to mid-career paths across all STEM sectors. These programs offer techniques and resources tailor-made for rising managers intent on achieving their career ambitions quicker and smarter.

Fostering leadership, citizenship, and career advancement, while developing stronger ties with the community, Emerging Leaders Network strengthens San Diego’s position as innovative and desirable for diverse, talented professionals to live, work, play and stay.