Welcome to our new Asian American Professional Association website. Thank you for visiting us and we hope you take the time to find out what makes AAPA one of the fastest growing professional leadership organizations in Southern California that provide workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities. - Kathy Fong, President

Asian American Professional Association (AAPA)

Founded in 2003, AAPA continues to provide a year long program that consists of workshops and experiences to enhance management and leadership skills.  In addition to the workshops, we have a very successful mentoring program and host various networking opportunities, where we also invite other influential Asian American leaders to share their career experiences.  We would like you to consider AAPA as an opportunity for you or your company’s employees to get involved to help expand the Asian American management pipeline.

2010-2011 AAPA Program and Registration Form

The 2010-2011 Program and Registration Form is now uploaded and available to download on the right-hand side. If you have any questions regarding any of these forms, please contact Stacie Tam at Stacie.Tam@sce.com

AAPA Mentor Spotlight: Grace Whitcomb

On June 2nd, one of our very own AAPA Executive Mentors, Grace Whitcomb, was given the award of The U.S. SBA's Region IX Minority Small business Champion of the Year. Grace was honored at the 47th Annual Small Business Week Awards luncheon in Garden Grove. For more on this award, please click here for an official News Release.

For a wonderful video spotlight on Grace's spectacular dedication, please click here.

In addition to this great achievement, on June 17th, Grace Whitcomb was recognized as one of the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley's Women of Achievement awardees.

On behalf of the entire AAPA organization, we are very proud of Grace's achievements and feel privileged to have her as an integral part of AAPA.

2010 AAPA Graduation - May 10th

Tonight is AAPA's 2010 Graduation to be held at the Pacific Palms Resort. This program is the final session in the 2010 workshop program. The details are located below.

Date: May 10, 2010

Time: Cocktail Hour Starts at 5pm, Program and Dinner will start at 6pm.

Location: Pacific Palms Hotel - One Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA. 91744

GENERAL SESSION: Networking to Success - March 1st

The next General Session for AAPA 2009-2010 will be Monday, March 1st at Southern California Edison (Rosemead, CA). The topic will be: Networking to Success with a Panel Topic of: Networking in Action.

Date: March 1, 2010

Time: 6pm - 9pm (Dinner Included)

Location: 2244 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA. 91770

RSVP: Florence Kuo

 

SKILL WORKSHOP #3: Saturday - January 16, 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The 3rd Skills Workshop for AAPA 2009-2010 will be on Saturday (January 16) from 9am to 3pm at Southern California Edison (Rosemead, CA). The topics will vary based on the specific track.

 

Date: January 16, 2010

Time: 9am - 3pm (Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included)

Location: 2244 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA. 91770

RSVP: Lan Evans

SKILL WORKSHOP #2: Saturday - November 14, 2009

The 2nd Skills Workshop for AAPA 2009-2010 will be on Saturday (Nov. 14) from 9am to 3pm at Southern California Edison (Rosemead, CA). The topics will vary based on the specific track.

 

Date: November 14, 2009

Time: 9am - 3pm (Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included)

Location: 2244 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA. 91770

RSVP: Lan Evans

NEW GALLERY POSTED! (2008 AAPA Graduation)

A new image gallery has been posted. Check out on of our past AAPA graduation. The 2008 Graduation Event was held at the Pacific Palms Hotel in the City of Industry. More galleries to come as we sort through our archives.

GENERAL SESSION: 21st Century Leadership - Oct. 19

The 2nd General Session for AAPA 2009-2010 will be next Monday at Southern California Edison (Rosemead, CA). The topic will be: 21st Century Leadership with a Panel Topic of: Social Responsibility.

Our keynote speaker for the evening will be J.D. Hokoyama

Date: October 19, 2009

Time: 6pm - 9pm (Dinner Included)

Location: 2244 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA. 91770

RSVP: Lan Evans

SKILL WORKSHOP #1: Saturday - September 19, 2009

The 1st Skills Workshop for AAPA 2009-2010 will be this Saturday (Sept. 19) from 9am to 3pm at Southern California Edison (Rosemead, CA). The topics will vary based on the specific track.

 

Date: September 19, 2009

Time: 9am - 3pm (Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included)

Location: 2244 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA. 91770

RSVP: Lan Evans

 

AAPA Sponsors 18th Annual OCA Image Awards

AAPA is proud to be a Community Sponsor for the 18th Annual Image Awards for OCA-GLA (Organization of Chinese Americans)

Here is a sneak peek at our ad:

AAPA Supports OCA 2009

 

GENERAL SESSION: Success Factors for Asian Americans in Corporate America - August 17, 2009

The 1st General Session for AAPA 2009-2010 will be next Monday at Southern California Edison (Rosemead, CA). The topic will be: Success Factors for Asian Americans in Corporate America with a Panel Topic of: Using Your Culture as a Key to Success.

Our keynote speaker for the evening will be Professor Tom Sy, Ph.D.

Date: August 17, 2009

Time: 6pm - 9pm (Dinner Included)

Location: 2244 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA. 91770

RSVP: Florence Kuo

2009-2010 AAPA INTRODUCTORY SESSION - 7/13/09

Victor JihWe are proud to announce our upcoming year's introductory session that is scheduled to kick off on July 13th, 2009 at Southern California Edison in Rosemead. It's our honor to have our keynote speaker: Victor Jih (Partner at O'Melveny & Myer's and recent winner of 2009's Amazing Race with sister, Tammy Jih!

For more information about this special evening, please click here for our agenda or if you'd like to RSVP, contact Florence Kuo.

 

 

 

AAPA 2009 Graduation Pictures

The pictures from our 2009 AAPA Graduation are now online and available for you to view here in our all-new online gallery. Past events and workshops will be posted soon! Keep checking back for more photos.

A special thank you to Steve Yuen for the photographs!

AAPA 2009 - 2010 Program Materials Now Available!

AAPA would like to share our new 2009 -2010 Program Brochure (PDF) for the upcoming program and an 'About AAPA' Overview Presentation (PPT) that is now available for download on our website. Please see the right hand column of each page for a convenient download.

Please feel free to share these materials with current and prospective AAPA mentees/mentors.