November's SECOND THURSDAYS is in 7 days hosted by Ken Tsui

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NAAAP Baltimore is an emerging chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. We join 30+ chapters dedicated to cultivating, supporting, and promoting Asian and Pacific Islander American leaders for professional excellence.

As the country tunes in to follow the results of the election, I reflect on the importance of community -- a group to turn to when we need a pick-me-up or a thought-partner. I have also been thinking about making space for self-care. Every month I look forward to SECOND THURSDAYS to meet new people and continue building relationships with people who continue to come back every month.

I wonder if anyone grabbed a sweet snack after the October gathering? We had a FOOD-filled evening with the wonderful Cori Dioquino. With a rotating line-up of hosts for our SECOND THURSDAYS gatherings, we are excited to grow a community that is finding new ways to connect and engage. Every SECOND THURSDAYS event results in new introductions with professionals across the Baltimore region.

We look forward to attendees meeting new people, exchanging opportunities, and, if you need it, finding space to process life with other individuals in the APIA community. Oh, fun is always on the agenda. Learn more about this month's host and next week's SECOND THURSDAYS below.

If you want to connect with other Asian and Pacific Islander American professionals in Baltimore, I invite you to read about our opportunities below and share it with a friend. I welcome 1-on-1 meetings if you would like to learn more about NAAAP Baltimore and our 2021 launch.

Brian Gerardo
NAAAP Baltimore
brian.gerardo@naaap.org

INVITE A FRIEND

Ken Tsui is a public speaker, an active Certified Public Accountant, and a board member for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore. While at Stanley Black & Decker, Ken led the corporation’s first Asian employee resource group from inception, growing it to 3 locations across the US. Leveraging that experience, he has spoken at various global events on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ken has a MBA from the University of Hartford. In his spare time, you can find Ken at Boys & Girls Clubs hanging out with the kids. He looks forward to restrictions lifting so he can hop on an airplane, visit art museums, or dine out with friends.

NAAAP Baltimore SECOND THURSDAYS is a monthly virtual gathering for Asian and Pacific Islander American professionals. Connect through group conversations, hear from APIA leaders in Baltimore, and learn about upcoming events and opportunities for the APIA community.

The monthly gatherings are leading up to the official launch of the Baltimore Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals in 2021.

Register for the event to receive the Zoom details.

EVENT REGISTRATION

Here are ways to support our journey:

Register for Second Thursdays (monthly virtual gatherings)
Join an Action Planning Committee
Engage us on Facebook and LinkedIn

THERE IS FANTASTIC TALENT IN OUR COMMUNITY!

NAAAP Baltimore's Community of Peers are helping us understand the needs of APIA professionals across the Baltimore region, providing feedback on our process, and helping build our chapter.

The four Action Planning Committees have put their foot on the gas and we are on our way to launching our chapter in 2021. Learn more about the committees.

Purpose Committee, Chaired by Yi Chen
Leadership Committee, Chaired by Daniel Pham
Membership Committee, Chaired by Robbin Lee
Presence Committee, Chaired by Marisa Dobson

We welcome all levels of support and commitment. You can engage NAAAP Baltimore and learn more about the committees as a thought-partner or pioneer.

Not able to join a committee? No problem. We still encourage you to sign-up to receive additional information and select Supporter. Each opportunity is described in the link below.

Thank you for your support.

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OUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWING IS STARTING TO GROW! Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Engage in posted opportunities for APIA professionals. Share our journey with friends and colleagues as we build up for our 2021 launch.

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