What we’re about
The National Association of Asian American Professional (NAAAP) Boston Chapter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate and empower leaders for professional excellence, connect accomplished professionals for mutual success, engage and participate with the community-at-large, and inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business, and society.
As part of the NAAAP National organization, NAAAP Boston is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in Greater Boston. Through its nine committees, members can participate in many activities that bring together other Asian American professionals in the community.
Our history goes back to New York when the first chapter was founded in 1982. Boston founded its chapter in 1986. There are 27 active Chapters and Associate Chapters across the country with a growing membership of over 3000. Currently, NAAAP Boston is one of the largest chapters, with over 350 members. With an active Asian American community, NAAAP Boston is present at many events across the city.
We're always looking for more volunteers, please join us if you're looking for a close knit AAPI community and/or passionate about volunteer opportunities within the Greater Boston area!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- NAAAP Boston Presents: Sip & Strategize: A Mixer for Movers & Shakers (21+)Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Boston, MA
Calling all local entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners
NAAAP Boston (in partnership with City of Boston) is proud to present an AAPI Heritage Month x Small Business Month networking event! If you're a local entrepreneur, creative, small business owner, come network and celebrate with us at Trident Bookstore (Upstairs at The Stacks)!
Complimentary drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available), small bites, opportunities to shop local will be provided. Excited to see you there!
Sign up on our NAAAP Boston Website (Note that RSVP via Meetup does provide entry for the event)
- Empower and Defend: A Self-Defense Workshop (No Experience Needed!)Salsa y Control Dance Studio, Allston, MA
Essential Strategies for Conflict Avoidance, Protection, and Evasion
This workshop will teach you how to create a “Personal Protection Blueprint”—a personalized strategy to navigate the world safely and
handle unexpected or potentially hostile interactions with strangers. THE GOAL is to develop a mental and physical toolkit that leverages social skills, appearance, and situational awareness to avoid conflict (if possible) and pass through areas unharmed. Participants will gain practical skills and strategies using both verbal and non-verbal techniques, as well as select physical techniques to maintain safety and distance to escape the aggressor(s).Learning Objectives:
- How to Advocate for Personal Space: Use, intellect, scripts and body language cues to manage interactions and maintain personal space.
- What to do When They Don’t Listen: Use movement, angles, body language, your “verbal shotgun”, and scripts to reset and maintain space.
- How to Maintain Personal Safety at a Contact Distance: Learn to assess and identify pre-fight indicators, demonstrating ideal body positioning, and techniques to help you avoid injury and make an immediate escape.
- How to Respond to Real World Scenarios: What Would You Do?: Practice what you have learned using common interactions, conflict scenarios and curveballs
Sign up on our NAAAP Boston Website (Note that RSVP via Meetup does not count). Tickets are 20$, spots are limited!
- Queer AAPI PromStage Karaoke x Studios, Boston, MA
For a limited time, tickets are Buy One, Get One Free! Get your tickets today at www.naaapboston.org/event-details/queer-aapi-prom-2025!
NAAAP Boston's Pride Committee is back with the city's premier Queer AAPI Prom! Join us at Stage Karaoke in Allston for a night of singing, dancing, and fashion. Featuring special guest, drag king Jayden Jamison (@thegoldendragking). Allies are welcome, 21+ only. Limited free drink tickets will be given on a first-come basis. Food will be available for purchase, as well as themed mocktails!
Any questions or want to get involved? Volunteers can earn free admission to the event! Email us for more info at pride@naaapboston.org. Access is important to us. Please also email us if you’d love to attend but the price presents a financial burden - no questions asked. Queer joy is resistance. Keep fighting, keep dancing!
ACTIVITIES
Prom Royal Court: Enter our fashion contest to join the ranks of our royal court! Contestants should be ready to report to the runway at 8 PM.
Giveaways: All attendees will have a free chance to win exciting prizes in a raffle!
DIY Friendship bracelets: Build community with our cute bracelet-making supplies!
Dress code: Wear what makes your heart happy! Cultural attire is welcome.SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY
Privacy: Don’t want your photo taken? We have discreet stickers for you to use and opt out.
Sensory needs: A sensory-friendly room will be available throughout the night. Enjoy this quiet space with ear plugs, fidget toys, and more.
Physical accessibility: There is one step to enter the building from the street-level entrance. Alternatively, use the accessible entrance next door in the Happy Lamb Hot Pot restaurant to gain access to Stage Karaoke. Then, an elevator is available to enter the venue located on the first floor. You can choose to walk up two flights of stairs instead. There is also a ramp to get onto the performance stage in the venue.
