The DC Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) cordially invites you to our 2018 Leadership Conference: IGNITE.

NAAAP is a pan-Asian, pan-professional non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders through professional development, community service, and networking. This year's annual conference, IGNITE, is pointed towards the spirit of unity in our community. We use this as a call to action in order to connect us together in the form of mentorship, sponsorship, and passing the torch of knowledge.

This conference will showcase speakers from a wide variety of concentrations to provide diverse perspectives on what brings them passion and the avenues they used to achieve their goals. Our educational workshops and keynote speakers will delve into pertinent topics for today’s working professional including “What I wish I knew in my 20’s and 30’s,” work values, cross-cultural communications, and mastermind breakout sessions. Through their diverse backgrounds and development strategies, our speakers will illuminate the intersections in our career paths and help us rise professionally as a community.

Come learn how to transform your passion into your profession. This conference is sure to ignite your career and strengthen your sense of community. So, save the date and look out for more information on IGNITE!

-The NAAAP DC Team

If you are a leader with a partner organization or a current student, email Katie Apolinario, NAAAP DC President, at katie.apolinario@naaapdc.org for promotional codes. We have limited quantities available, so don't wait too long. 

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Below you will find our Official schedule for NAAAP DC's Annual Leadership Conference: IGNITE. GET EXCITED for a jam-packed day full of fantastic speakers, networking, headshots, performances, and delicious food!

~Registration at 7:30 AM
~Breakfast at 8:00 AM

~Keynote: Gloria S Chan, CoachDiversityInc at 9:10 AM

~Breakout Sessions at 10:00 AM:
-Creating an Inspiring Life
-Mentors & Sponsors (Women's Panel)
-Entrepreneurial Best Practices

~Lunch by Buredo at 11:00 AM
~Professional Headshots at 11:00 AM
~Resume Review by Beacon Hill Staffing Group at 11:00 AM

~Breakout Sessions at 12:30 PM:
-Speak Up and Be Heard - a Brief Lesson in Crucial 
Conversations
-Candid Musings About Work and Financial Success
-Understanding Your Values: Finding clarity in decision making 
in your life and work.

~Flash Mentoring Activity at 1:45 PM

~Snacks by Teas'n You

~Breakout Sessions at 2:30 PM:
-Purpose Sector: The Power of Public Service
-Wealth Management for Success
-Trends in Healthcare

~Keynote: Daphne Kwok, AARP at 3:45 PM

~Performance by Lion's Den at 4:20 PM

~Closing at 4:35PM

As if the day isn't exciting enough, we'll continue the fun with a Social Hour at Bar Elena on 414 H St NE. Enjoy drink specials and free appetizers! As a reminder, the price of registration tickets includes 2019 NAAAP DC Membership. If you haven't already, register today at naaapdc.org. Thanks, and see everyone there!