About Us With over 2200 members representing 17 cities from coast to coast across the continental U.S. and Canada, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is the largest and fastest-growing Asian American professionals organization in the US and Canada. Established in 1982, we are a non-profit organization where Asian American professionals work together to inspire leadership in the workplace and communities in which we live. NAAAP is the proving ground for Asian professionals, forging leadership through professional development, community service, and cultural awareness. The Houston chapter of NAAAP (NAAAP-Houston) is a 501(c)(4) volunteer-based group comprised of professionals, entrepreneurs and graduate students in the Houston metropolitan area. The Houston chapter opened in 1994 and represents the first chapter of NAAAP in Texas. Our Mission To provide a broad range of Asian American professional and educational services that meets the needs of individuals, corporations and government through the efforts, experiences, talents and dedication of our volunteers. The goals to which NAAAP and NAAAP-Houston are dedicated include: Supporting activities, enterprises, and organizations committed to the betterment of the Asian community; Fostering increased communication, interaction and exchange of ideas among members through formal and informal gatherings; Learning new skills and acquiring knowledge from members and recognized professionals through seminars and presentations; Promoting the cultural heritage of Asian Americans; Educating the Asian community on issues which affect their interests and participating in activites that lead to the equal opportunity and fair treatment of all Asian Americans.