Sunday, February 05, 2012
About Us
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NAAAP San Diego is the San Diego venture of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. Our group was originally created as San Diego Asian Professionals (SDAP) in January of 2006. NAAAP-San Diego is a non-profit, professional organization that promotes leadership development of Asian American professionals in all areas including networking, business etiquette, professionalism, Asian cultural awareness, diversity and community service. As a Nationally recognized organization, we have the support of a large collective of chapters and ventures nationwide that share our passion and vigor. Be sure to look for us on Facebook and Twitter, and see you at our Events!

Objectives

1) To create and promote a strong, healthy community for those interested in the API culture and heritage.

2) To provide a professional network, facilitate and encourage personal and professional development through workshops, seminars, and events.  

3) To actively participate in the San Diego community by supporting local organizations and programs.

4) To be positive role models and mentors to API youth and college students.

5) To promote diversity in the community and workplace.

Why Join NAAAP?
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History and Mission of NAAAP
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The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that cultivates, supports, and promotes Asian American leaders. NAAAP offers professional development opportunities on the local and national level, engages its membership in community service, and organizes professional networking events. Through NAAAP, members work together to enhance leadership in their careers and communities.

As the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in North America, NAAAP continues to provide its members with the tools and resources to further career advancements and empower Asian Americans to become great leaders and reliable employees. Founded in 1982, NAAAP has since expanded to more than 25 metropolitan cities in the United States and Canada. NAAAP members are affiliated with either a chapter or a venture. Ventures exist as chapter start-ups throughout North America.

Members include a diverse group of leaders and working professionals, with various levels of educational and professional backgrounds: corporate, small business, non-profit, academic, and governmental. Our members are Asian Americans of all descents, who work together on career advancement while making significant contributions to the community.

NAAAP is dedicated to the improvement of the Asian American community by promoting leadership, career development, educational exchange, professional networking, social networking, and civic responsibilities. Currently NAAAP has a national network consisted of more than 4,500 members with chapters across the country. The membership is open to anyone regardless of ethnicity, socioeconomic status or creed. Current members include individuals from a range of backgrounds that include managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the community.

NAAAP is the network for Asian American leaders. The NAAAP Vision: “We make leaders!”

NAAAP's mission is to

  • Connect accomplished professionals for mutual success
  • Engage and participate with the community-at-large
  • Cultivate and empower leaders for professional excellence
  • Inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business, and society.

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that cultivates, supports, and promotes Asian American leaders. NAAAP offers professional development opportunities on the local and national level, engages its membership in community service, and organizes professional networking events. Through NAAAP, members work together to enhance leadership in their careers and communities.

As the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in North America, NAAAP continues to provide its members with the tools and resources to further career advancements and empower Asian Americans to become great leaders and reliable employees. Founded in 1982, NAAAP has since expanded to more than 25 metropolitan cities in the United States and Canada. NAAAP members are affiliated with either a chapter or a venture. Ventures exist as chapter start-ups throughout North America.

Members include a diverse group of leaders and working professionals, with various levels of educational and professional backgrounds: corporate, small business, non-profit, academic, and governmental. Our members are Asian Americans of all descents, who work together on career advancement while making significant contributions to the community.

NAAAP is dedicated to the improvement of the Asian American community by promoting leadership, career development, educational exchange, professional networking, social networking, and civic responsibilities. Currently NAAAP has a national network consisted of more than 4,500 members with chapters across the country. The membership is open to anyone regardless of ethnicity, socioeconomic status or creed. Current members include individuals from a range of backgrounds that include managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the community.

NAAAP is the network for Asian American leaders. The NAAAP Vision: “We make leaders!”

NAAAP's mission is to

  • Connect accomplished professionals for mutual success
  • Engage and participate with the community-at-large
  • Cultivate and empower leaders for professional excellence
  • Inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business, and society.

Meet the NAAAP San Diego Team
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OfficersCommittee Chairs
Paul S. Lim 
President

Paul S. Lim is the Venture President of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) - San Diego. He is responsible for directing the activities of committee and board members to promote the ideals and values of the organization. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. After living in Providence (RI) and Baltimore (MD), Paul moved to San Diego in 2009. He is currently a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional for MetLife - New England Financial (San Diego, CA).

To contact Paul S. Lim: send an e-mail to paul@naaapsandiego.org.


Jerry Fu
Vice President

To contact Jerry Fu: send an e-mail to jerry@naaapsandiego.org.


Katrina Lee
Secretary

To contact Katrina Lee: send an e-mail to katrina@naaapsandiego.org.


Henry Li 
Treasurer

Henry Li is the Treasurer for the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) - San Diego. He is primarily responsible for the finances of the organization. Henry earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Finance with a minor in Law in Economics from Arizona State University and completed a formal bank credit management training program. He is currently a corporate banker that is responsible for managing a $400 million loan portfolio. Henry grew up in southern Nevada and has lived in San Diego since 2006.

To contact Henry Li: send an e-mail to henry@naaapsandiego.org.
 

Nick Tran
National Representative

 
Nick is the National Representative for the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) - San Diego. His primary responsibility is to serve as the local liaison between our members in San Diego and NAAAP National. Nick moved to San Diego after graduating with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Economics from George Mason University. He currently works for the U.S. Department of Defense and helps to negotiate, administer and award contracts. In his free time Nick enjoys rugby, snowboarding and promoting his lifestyle fashion company - www.respectmycelebrity.com.
 
To contact Nick Tran: send an e-mail to nick.tran@naaapsandiego.org.


 
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