🚨🚨🚨Volunteers Needed: Help Us Empower & Celebrate!

We are still EAGERLY looking for passionate volunteers to support upcoming projects:

• 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!

SEPTEMBER ROUNDUP –

9/24 Jimmy B. Keel Library

Thank you to our speakers, Janel, Donald, and Tee, as well as everyone who joined us for an inspiring discussion on domestic violence and youth bullying.  Your presence and engagement made this event a true community effort.  Together with organizations like CASA and Rising Asian American Youth (RAAY), we’re building awareness, empathy, and proactive support across Tampa Bay. Thank you for helping us take meaningful steps toward empowerment, safety, and collective healing 💜

UPCOMING EVENTS

October Events:

10/15 Entrepreneur Referral Network with Golf (Chair of Entrepreneur Collaboration)

10/29 Halloween Costume Social – join us for a night of costumes, cocktails, and community 🎃

November Events:

11/15 NAAAP Pickleball Tournament – register now! 🏓

11/19 Entrepreneur Referral Network with Golf (Chair of Entrepreneur Collaboration)

11/22 Friendsgiving Picnic – check back for details 🦃

🔥 Member Pro Tip: keep an eye on our events calendar – details get added as events get closer!

⭐ MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ⭐

Donald Joo Lee

Born and raised in Tampa to first-generation Korean immigrants, Donald Joo Lee embodies the spirit of leadership and service at the heart of NAAAP Tampa Bay.  After witnessing his son face racism and bullying, Donald and his wife founded Rising Asian American Youth (RAAY) under NAAAP Tampa’s mentorship to create a safe, empowering space for students to embrace their heritage and find their voice.  Through his journey – from engineering manager to community advocate – Donald reminds us that true success comes from trust, visibility, and courage.

⭐ Learn more about Donald’s story: Member Spotlight

🔥 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