🚨🚨🚨Volunteers Needed: Help Us Empower & Celebrate!
We’re looking for passionate volunteers to support two exciting initiatives:
- RAAY (Rising Asian American Youth): help coordinate events for our middle & high school youth. Please contact [email protected]
- 2026 AAPI Gala: join our planning team! We need help with securing sponsorships, venue booking, gathering auction items, and more. Please contact one of our officers (Jenny, Joce, Kristine, Hanh, or Somsai)
💌 If interested, please reach out to us ASAP. Your time & talent can make a big impact!
📢 8/14 – 8/16 NAAAP National Leadership Convention
Friendly reminder that one of the largest gatherings of AAPI professionals is right around the corner & our Chapter President (Jenny) and VP (Joce) will be attending! We’d love to see more of our NAAAP Tampa Bay family join us and represent our incredible chapter on a national stage ⭐ Register now at leadershipconvention.org and drop us a line to let us know you’re coming!
JULY ROUNDUP –
7/30 Sunda
We sure do 💓our NAAAPsters! Big thanks to everyone who joined us for our Member Appreciation Night 🥰 You showed up, showed out, and reminded us why our community is the best all around 🥇 Stay amazing, and we can’t wait to see you at the next event!!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
August Events:
8/14 – 8/16 🔥Leadership Convention hosted by NAAAP National – join us in Kansas City as we explore how to create inclusive & empowering environments for all
8/20 Entrepreneur Referral Network with Golf (Chair of Entrepreneur Collaboration)
8/27 Speed Networking – connect with fellow professionals, make new contacts, and expand your network
8/30 Volunteer with Feeding Tampa Bay
September Events:
9/17 Entrepreneur Referral Network with Golf (Chair of Entrepreneur Collaboration)
9/24 Your Brand, Networking, and Relationship Building – level up your personal brand and build powerful connections at our interactive seminar
St. Jude Walk - TBD
🔥 Member Pro Tip: keep an eye on our events calendar – details get added as events get closer!
⭐ MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ⭐
In this month’s spotlight, we celebrate Evan Samson, a shining example of how professional setbacks can be transformed into opportunities for leadership and service. After relocating from Las Vegas to Florida, Evan rebuilt his network from the ground up & demonstrated that consistency, adaptability, and community involvement are key to long-term growth. Now a Marketing Communications Director and active NAAAP Tampa member, Evan’s story highlights the power of authentic networking, cultural leadership, and giving back. His work connecting professionals across industries and backgrounds continues to inspire and uplift our community.
⭐ Learn more about Evan’s story: NAAAP Tampa Bay | Evan Samson’s Journey of Resilience and Community Building
🔥 Member Pro Tip: We love our members, and we want to feature YOU in our next spotlight! Whether you’re making waves in your career, giving back to the community, or have a story that inspires, we’d be honored to highlight your journey. If you’re interested in being featured, please reach out to Somsai, our Chair of Member Engagement. Let’s celebrate the amazing members who make our organization shine!
We’re so glad to have you as part of the NAAAP Tampa Bay community. If you have questions, ideas, or just want to say hello, please reach out – we’d love to hear from you!
Until next time, stay strong and NAAAP on✌️
- your NAAAP Tampa Bay team