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On November 9, 2019, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit will host its annual Signature Event – Community Conversations with two separate, thematically related sessions…

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October 7, 2019                      Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professionals’ Detroit chapter (NAAAP Detroit) held its fourth Learn & Grow session for this year on Saturday…

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September 18, 2019                      Details >

2019 NAAAP National Convention was held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center from August 22 to August 24. The theme was “The Unconventional Leader. Lead Boldly.” Around 1000 people attended the Employee Resources Group (ERG) Summit, Diversity Career Fair, Convention…

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August 31, 2019                      Details >

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter will hold Learn & Grow Series session IV at the Plymouth District Library located at 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170…

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August 20, 2019                      Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter sponsored the Meet Up and Eat Up Lunch Program on Tuesday, July 30th at Detroit Public Library. The event was led by…

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August 4, 2019                      Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter is expanding the Community Outreach Program to participate in the Meet up and Eat up Lunch program at Douglass Branch Detroit Public Library – Douglass Branch for Specialized Services, 3666 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48208…

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June 25, 2019                      Details >

The Leadership Convention, presented by NAAAP, is for those who want to push the boundaries of what it means to lead. People from all professional and cultural backgrounds are welcome to come connect with and be inspired by unconventional leaders, visionaries, and disruptors…

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July 10, 2019                      Details >

On June 22, 2019, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter held the Summer Fun Day – Let’s Play Pickleball at Upton Park in Royal Oak. It was the first time for many of our members. We all had so much fun. Our board director Dr. Sook Wilkinson and her friends Cathy and Sue coached members to learn pickleball quickly

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June 25, 2019                      Details >

On June 9, 2019, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter held Session III of Learn & Grow Series at the Michigan School of Psychology in Farmington Hills. In this Public Speaking Workshop, six brave participants learned by doing in a practice speaking exercise – Congratulations to our speakers Wenbo Qiao, Sook Wilkinson, Monish Jerge, Jon Fink, Angelina Lai, and Jacob Cheriyan…

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June 17, 2019                      Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter is excited to share an experiential fun learning, team building, and networking opportunity with you this summer: Let’s Play Pickleball! Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the US. Even if you have never played pickleball before, you are welcome to come and learn. At NAAAP Detroit, the fun is in the learning and doing. Come join us for the Summer Fun Day – Let’s Play Pickleball!

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June 5, 2019                      Details >

On June 9, 2019, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter will hold Session III of Learn & Grow Series at the Michigan School of Psychology in Farmington Hills. You asked for it – We listened, and here it is! In this Public Speaking Workshop, participants can learn by doing in a practice speaking exercise. A panel of accomplished professionals will share their knowledge and provide constructive feedback to participants…

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May 16, 2019                      Details >

On April 28, 2019​, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter held Session II of Learn & Grow Series at the Plymouth District Library. In this Participative Brainstorming Workshop, members and guests enthusiastically participated to identify topics of foremost interest and importance to our APA professionals and young adults. The workshop provided excellent learning opportunity by doing…

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May 4, 2019                      Details >

On April 28, 2019​, the ​National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter ​will hold Session II Learn & Grow Series at the ​Plymouth District Library​. In this Participative Brainstorming Workshop​, members and guests will learn a widely applicable creative ideation process for identifying, developing, and evaluating ideas and opportunities, including career decisions.  In the workshop we will conduct a live ideation session to identify…

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April 7, 2019                      Details >

On March 24, 2019, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter and University of Michigan Asian Students led by Asian Students in Business (ASIB), partnered to bring Session I of NAAAP Detroit’s acclaimed Learn & Grow Series at the UM Ross School of Business. The Panel Discussion titled “APIA Career Breakthrough: Discover, Navigate, Thrive” provided a window into the career journeys of a dynamic group of five speakers…

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March 25, 2019                      Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter and University of Michigan Asian Student Organizations led by Asian Students in Business (ASIB), will partner to bring Session I of NAAAP Detroit’s acclaimed Learn & Grow Series at the UM Ross School of Business. The Panel Discussion titled “APIA Career Breakthrough: Discover, Navigate, Thrive” will provide a window into the career journeys of a dynamic group of five speakers from diverse professional backgrounds…

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March 14, 2019                      Details >

Season’s Greetings! NAAAP Detroit would like to wish our members, sponsors, and friends a Happy New Year!

Two key words will guide NAAAP Detroit actions in 2019: Collaboration and Innovation. The NAAAP Detroit team is expanding our reach and planning meaningful programs for us to continue our journey as we Learn, Grow, Contribute, and Celebrate together. May faith, hope, peace, and joy be with you and your loved ones in the New Year. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Let’s march on!

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December 31, 2018                       Details >

There is much chatter about the remake of the 1976 film, A Star Is Born, starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. Today’s latest version stars Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper—whom also directed the film. This is the fourth version of the film in almost a century.

There is another “Star Is Born” in a fledgling organization: The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), Detroit Chapter. Yet, unlike the movie, the success of NAAAP is not about any one person, it is about a community coming together to add value and make a difference…

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National Association of Asian American Professionals-Detroit Chapter (NAAAP Detroit) held its 2018 Annual Membership meeting on December 15, 2018 at Altair Engineering, Inc. Headquarters. The meeting comprised two portions: Business Meeting and Member Mixer. Four new board members were voted in and approved: Asim Alavi, Vice President; Daniela Buccaran, Secretary; Sharon Dow, Communication Committee Chair; Ann Hong, Membership Committee Chair…

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December 19, 2018                         Details >

On November 10, 2018, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter held its inaugural Community Conversations event in the beautiful Beacon Space at One Woodward in Detroit. Addressing the disruptive changes of our times and attendant Emerging Careers, NAAAP presented an interactive panel discussion with highly accomplished and dynamic keynote speakers Linglong He, Chief Information Officer of Quicken Loans, and leading Organizational Development innovator Chris Groscurth, PhD, author of recently published book “Future-Proof Leadership: The Fourth Industrial Revolution”, and inventor/entrepreneur Sanjay Dhall, founder of Detroit Flying Cars, and moderated by leading Midwest VC, Chris Olsen, Co-founder of Drive Capital…

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November 12, 2018                       Details >

On November 10, 2018, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter will convene its Community Conversations event in the heart of Detroit. With focus on disruptive changes and attendant Emerging Careers, NAAAP presents an interactive panel discussion with highly accomplished and dynamic speakers.  The Inaugural Community Conversations: Emerging Careers is the premier public event in our young history.  Join us for an interactive panel discussion focusing on the why, how and what of the most in-demand careers and the skills required to be successful…

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October 15, 2018                              Details >

On October 13 at 11a.m., NAAAP Detroit will host a Learn & Grow session focusing on the steps you will need to take to stay relevant as careers emerge and disappear, whether that means transforming your current position, obtaining a new position in your current company, or helping to create a position new to the entire industry…

September 25, 2018                     Details >

I attended an invigorating NAAAP Learn and Grow workshop on “Creativity and Problem Solving”. The whole event was well orchestrated and filled with fun, learning, team bonding, and creative solutions. This beautiful symphony has 4 distinctive movements…

July 17, 2018                              Details >

Learn about the creative process utilized by visual artists and its applications in everyday problem solving in a dynamic Learn & Grow workshop at the Office Coffee Shop, 402 S. Lafayette, at 10 a.m. on July 14th.  The series is presented by the National Association of Asian American Professional’s Detroit chapter, www.naaapdetroit.org…

June 22, 2018                              Details >

The Leadership Convention is the largest event of the year organized by the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP). For 2018, The Leadership Convention is scheduled for Aug. 23-25 (Thursday-Saturday) at the InterContinental Hotel in Buckhead, Atlanta. “ A rise  T o  L ead” (ATL) is the theme of this year’s convention, and is our call to action to anyone who wishes take their career or business to the next level.

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June 8, 2018                              Details >

NAAAP Detroit members, join our members and guests for an evening of networking to meet your fellow members and participate in our ‘Circle of Friends’ to get to know each other better. Bring a friend! Bring your business cards! Come and enjoy drinks and delicious appetizers while making new business and professional connections…

April 9, 2018                              Details >

The getting is in the giving. That is my takeaway from the 3-day National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Leadership Academy at the historic Dolce Hayes Mansion in sunny San Jose on March 9-11. The theme was InnovAsian. NAAAP leaders from around the country and Canada gathered to learn and share best practices. The meeting started on Friday with a thought leadership session: “Disrupting the Landscape through ERGs.”…

March 29, 2018                              Details >

“Empower Our Ethnicity and Gender,” a program designed to help women and minority professionals to break barriers, was held on March 1 at the Robert Kidd Gallery.  The evening is part of the signature Learn & Grow series by the Detroit chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)…

March 13, 2018                              Details >

Supercharge your personal brand in a dynamic Learn & Grow workshop at the Bloomfield Township Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, at 10 a.m. March 24. The workshop, which will include lunch, will be led by Dr. Jamie Hsu. The series is presented by the National Association of Asian American Professional’s Detroit chapter, www.naaapdetroit.org…

March 10, 2018                              Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) mourns the loss of San Francisco’s first Asian-American mayor Edwin Mah Lee (李孟賢), 65, and extends its condolences to his family and friends. Lee passed away early Tuesday morning at Zuckerburg San Francisco General Hospital. He was San Francisco’s 43rd mayor…

December 12, 2017                   Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professional Detroit Chapter (NAAAP Detroit) held its Inaugural Annual Meeting on December 1 at the Vista Tech Center of Schoolcraft College. State Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood and South Korea Honorary Consulate in Detroit David Roden provided opening remarks and noted the accomplishments made by NAAAP Detroit Chapter on cultivating Asian American leaders in the Great Detroit…

December 7, 2017                  Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professional Detroit Chapter (NAAAP Detroit) has made it official: The organization will be holding the Inaugural Annual Meeting on Friday, December 1^st from 6pm to 9pm, at the Vista Tech Center of Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152…

November 2, 2017                   Details >

Following the successful inaugural session of the Learn & Grow (L&G) professional development series, National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter will host the second session on November 11 in the West Bloomfield Township Public Library. The L&G series is designed to investigate various professional skills through moderated panel discussions with successful leaders.  The second session, titled “Understanding Human Needs”, will focus on the necessary skills of self-awareness and empathy…

September 25, 2017                   Details >

National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter is proud to launch the Women in NAAAP Detroit (WIN! Detroit) Program with its inaugural session focusing on “Inspirational Women,” to be held at the Cork Wine Pub on August 9^th, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  The first session will focus on Inspirational Women.  Join us for a special inaugural WIN! Detroit Program with our inspirational panelists to learn how to integrate life and work effectively, and achieve balance and success in career…

June 25, 2017                              Details >

July 15th marked the first installment of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter’s new Learn & Grow (L&G) event series for members. The goal of the L&G Series is to share insights and critical skills from different industries and to help the members of NAAAP Detroit develop professionally. The July 15th meeting included breakfast and lunch, featuring a moderator driven panel discussion that fielded many questions from the audience…

July 17, 2017                              Details >

On May 14, 2017, National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter, collaborated with the Detroit Institute of Arts’ (DIA) auxiliary group Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures (FAAC) to celebrate the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by connecting our community with an afternoon of live performance, workshop and Formosa Circus Art’s (FOCA) fun! This inspiring event included the unforgettable FOCA performance and workshop at 2:30pm, and a VIP Reception at 3:30pm. The performance and workshop were open to the public, with general admission to the museum. It attracted large crowds of the community, including friends from Metro Detroit to the Rivera Court at DIA. The FOCA performance on May 14th successfully offered a specialized arts professionalism platform for both NAAAP Detroit and the DIA to connect with our community. We would like to express our deep gratitude to our distinguished corporate sponsors: General Motors, Chrysan Industries, Everprosper Health Insurance Service, and Universal Products…

June 3, 2017                              Details >

This May, National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter is proud to collaborate with the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Friends of Asian Arts and cultures (FAAC) to celebrate the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  Brought to our community by NAAAP Detroit and DIA FAAC, the Formosa Circus Art (FOCA) group, hailing from Taiwan, will put on a special performance and workshop on May 14^th, 2:00pm, at DIA, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202. A VIP Reception will follow the performance and workshop at 3:30pm.

April 19, 2017                              Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter is proud to collaborate with the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC), Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) and Oakland Community College (OCC) Royal Oak Campus to highlight and discuss the impact of a Muslim Registry, brought up by Carl Higbie, Chair and Spokesperson for the Great America PAC for Trump in November 2016 during the campaign.  Mr. Higbie stated the precedence has been set by the Registry of Japanese-Americans during WWII.

View a documentary of Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American, who refused to go to an internment camp during WWII. Korematsu’s case was re-opened and his conviction was overturned in 1983, creating a pivotal moment in civil rights history.  A panel discussion will follow the video on how the Korematsu’s case and Muslim registry could impact the civil rights of American citizens.

April 7, 2017                              Details >

LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder has activated the state’s Emergency Operations Center to closely monitor and share information as increasing reports of storm damage and power outages across the state are becoming available from local communities and utilities.

The Michigan Public Service Commission and Michigan Agency on Energy urge utility customers to exercise caution when using supplemental home heating sources or portable generators. It also is extremely important to treat all downed power lines as “live,” and assume they still have electricity flowing through them. That means residents should stay clear and call 9-1-1 to report the downed line.

March 8, 2017                                 Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit Chapter attended the 2017 NAAAP National Leadership Academy (NLA) on March 2nd through 5th at the Courtyard hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. This gave representatives from multiple NAAAP Chapters the opportunity to interact and grow into “becoming a champion.”

The mission of this conference was to develop the national organization by giving its chapters insight on growing its memberships, through sponsors and the collaboration of other chapters and organizations.  This also allowed members from each chapter to get to know one another, developing future business relationships and personal friendships. Through this form of networking, the organization establishes its true identity.  NAAAP Detroit also traveled on Boston’s subways to visit Harvard University’s campus.

March 5, 2017

This is indeed a very special year for the National Association of Asian American Professionals Detroit Chapter – the Birth Year of NAAAP Detroit! You are the team that made this happen in this extraordinary year; without your hard work the launch of our new organization would not be successful! We are motivated, organized, and moving forward with an exciting and aggressive schedule of events. Our upcoming events will build upon our wave of excitement and we are enthusiastically looking forward to connecting with Asian professionals throughout SE Michigan!

Once again I thank you as NAAAP Detroit members and partners. You make us a successful organization. Thank you for staying with us, for supporting our mission, and for your generous contributions of time and effort!

See you all in 2017!

December 29, 2016                           Details >

NAAAP ISSUES CALL TO ACTION TO FOX NEWS FOR CHINATOWN SEGMENT Atlanta, GA; October 8, 2016 – On Oct. 3rd, Fox News’ “The O’Reilly Factor” aired a Jesse Watters video segment presented as a jovial report on Chinese Americans’ views on the U.S. presidential election, but it turned out to be an intentional attempt…

October 12, 2016                              Details >

Inaugural Gala on October 28, 2016: The 2016 Detroit Chapter Inaugural Gala is the first official public event to the greater Detroit Metropolitan area, where we will officially announce the establishment of National Association of Asian American Professionals Detroit Chapter.  We look forward to meeting you at the Inaugural Gala!

October 10, 2016                              Details >

The National Association of Asian American Professionals cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders through professional development, community service, and networking.  As the largest and fastest growing API professionals association, NAAAP continues to provide its members with the tools and resources to further career advancements and to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to become great leaders as well as valuable employees.