List of Asian Professional Associations & Organizations

The following is a helpful compilation of Asian Professional Associations & Organizations offering membership for those interested in pursuing professional development or connecting with like-minded professionals.

Joining professional associations and organizations is great for networking opportunities and it also looks good on your Resume and LinkedIn profile to bolster your credentials.

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I recommend visiting each Association’s website and doing the pertinent research for information on membership costs and requirements. These membership-based groups serve the interests of members of the Asian American community within a particular industry or occupation.

Here’s the Asian Professional Associations & Organizations List:

• Ascend is the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian membership organization for business professionals in North America, with 60,000+ senior executives, professionals, and MBA/undergraduate students.
• Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) is dedicated to advancing the Asian American marketing and advertising industry for Asian American consumers through education, advocacy, and collaboration.
• Asian American Architects and Engineers Association (AAAESC) is committed to providing a platform for empowering Asian American professionals working in the built environment.
• Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) believes in promoting diversity in news coverage and in newsrooms.
• Asian American Professional Association (AAPA) inspires, develops, and promotes Asian American and minority professionals to maximize their career and leadership potential.
• Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) is the largest hotel owners association in the country for Asian Americans.
• Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) is committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian Pacific American communities through education, outreach, advocacy, and service.
• Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is a membership-based professional organization for Asian American housing and real estate professionals. 
• National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students. 
• National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is a non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders.
• National Organization for Vietnamese American Leadership (NOVAL) fosters the advancement of the Vietnamese American community.
• Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) is dedicated to advancing its members to help them achieve their full career potential.

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