🚨🚨🚨Volunteers Needed: Help Us Empower & Celebrate!
We are still EAGERLY looking for passionate volunteers to support upcoming projects:
- 10/4 Saigon Night Market: come volunteer with NAAAP at our booth during Saigon Night Market (various shifts from 3pm – 11pm)
- 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!
AUGUST ROUNDUP –
👏Huge congratulations to our VP for being a featured speaker at the NAAAP Leadership Convention in Kansas City🎤She represented NAAAP Tampa Bay with an empowering session on building a trusted board of advisors and the value of mentorship. Her insights on leadership, empowerment, and community impact truly reflect the spirit of our chapter. We’re so proud to see her sharing her voice on a national stage and inspiring leaders across the country!
8/27 Yuengling Draft Haus
Cheers to everyone who joined us at Yuengling Draft Haus for Speed Networking! A special shoutout to our guest speaker, Tim Spearman, small business navigator for the City of Tampa, for sharing valuable insights for our community. We were also thrilled to feature Lisa Reeves, president of AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America), as our latest member spotlight. Moving forward, we’ll continue to give the floor to future spotlights to share their stories, experiences, and journeys💡
UPCOMING EVENTS
September Events:
9/17 Entrepreneur Referral Network with Golf (Chair of Entrepreneur Collaboration)
9/24 Voices of Strength: Healing, Empowerment, and Growth – a seminar with 3 inspiring speakers on mental health and resilience
October Events:
10/4 Saigon Night Market – food + cosplay + vibes 🎭catch us at the NAAAP booth @ Saigon Night Market
10/15 Entrepreneur Referral Network with Golf (Chair of Entrepreneur Collaboration)
10/29 Halloween Costume Social – come dressed to impress, ready to mingle, and celebrate the spooky season with NAAAP Tampa Bay 🎃
🔥 Member Pro Tip: keep an eye on our events calendar – details get added as events get closer!
⭐ MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ⭐
Lisa Reeves
Meet Lisa Reeves, President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and a dedicated member of NAAAP Tampa Bay. From her beginnings as an adoptee from South Korea to becoming a respected leader in real estate and community development, Lisa’s story is one of resilience, service, and empowerment. Through her work in affordable housing, community leadership, and cultural advocacy, Lisa continues to break barriers and build bridges. Whether she’s championing Asian American professionals, honoring her Korean heritage, or sharing her homemade kimchi, Lisa embodies authentic leadership and the power of giving back.
⭐ Learn more about Lisa’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