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Unwind with NAAAP at Millennium Park!
Bring a friend, pack a blanket, and join us for a summer evening of connection and live music at the Grant Park Music Festival. We’ll start gathering at 6:00 p.m.—come early to mix, mingle, and enjoy the vibes before the music begins at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss this perfect blend of community and culture under the city skyline! -
Join us for the 2025 Leadership Convention by NAAAP, in Kansas City, where we come together as Space Makers to build environments that inspire and empower.
August 14–16, 2025 | Loews Kansas City Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri
Experience one of the largest gatherings of AANHPI professionals and allies. Connect with like-minded visionaries, co-create spaces that resonate with authenticity and purpose, and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
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Secure your spot and take...Join us for the 2025 Leadership Convention by NAAAP, in Kansas City, where we come together as Space Makers to build environments that inspire and empower.
August 14–16, 2025 | Loews Kansas City Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri
Experience one of the largest gatherings of AANHPI professionals and allies. Connect with like-minded visionaries, co-create spaces that resonate with authenticity and purpose, and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Secure your spot and take advantage of early bird rates using promo code LC25EB (20% off registration). Early bird rates end May 31, 2025. -
Interested in board games and connecting with fellow AAPI professionals? If so, NAAAP Boston is hosting a small board game event at the end of Ma!
***What is the cost to attend?***
Free for all! RSVP is limited to 15 members, so sign up before all of the slots are filled!
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Unlock the Power of AI for Everyday Life and Work...In just 60 minutes, discover how AI can revolutionize your workflow, creativity, and even your household management! Presented by a NAAAP Chapter Collective, this practical workshop will show you how to use...
see moreUnlock the Power of AI for Everyday Life and Work...In just 60 minutes, discover how AI can revolutionize your workflow, creativity, and even your household management! Presented by a NAAAP Chapter Collective, this practical workshop will show you how to use AI confidently and effectively through live demonstrations, expert tips, and interactive Q&A,— whether you’re writing essays, building presentations, planning meals, or creating stunning content. What You'll Learn
- AI Basics and Overview
- Start with a clear, simple overview of how AI tools work and how they can help you.
- Prompting Best Practices
- Learn the art of asking the right questions to get the best AI results — a critical skill to master!
- Live Use Case Demonstrations
- See AI in action across a variety of real-life scenarios:
- Research Assistant: Summarizing articles, creating mind maps, supporting learning
- Presentation Creation: Transform raw content into ready-to-use slides
- Content & Image Creation: Design marketing posts, creative writing, visuals
- Document Creation: Build standout CVs, cover letters, and professional reports
- Household Management: Plan meals, organize travel, budget smarter
- Sneak Peek: Advanced AI Options
- Get a glimpse of more powerful tools for those who want to dive deeper in future workshops!
- Interactive Q&A
Bring your questions — we’ll answer them live! Free to register and participate.
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Wellness Wednesday: Bollywood Dance
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Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Location: Online
Registration is FREE
Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Wellness Wednesday: Spiritual Wellness with Kenji Kuramitsu
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Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Location: Online
Registration is FREE
Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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Join us for a captivating discussion of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang, an unflinching examination of cultural appropriation, identity, and the murky ethical boundaries in the publishing world. In this gripping novel, Kuang takes us inside the mind of June Hayward, a writer who steals her late friend's manuscript and masquerades as a Chinese-American author. As we dive into this thought-provoking narrative, we’ll explore themes of racial privilege, the commodification of...
see moreJoin us for a captivating discussion of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang, an unflinching examination of cultural appropriation, identity, and the murky ethical boundaries in the publishing world. In this gripping novel, Kuang takes us inside the mind of June Hayward, a writer who steals her late friend's manuscript and masquerades as a Chinese-American author. As we dive into this thought-provoking narrative, we’ll explore themes of racial privilege, the commodification of culture, and the lengths to which people will go for fame and success.
During the event, we'll reflect on the complexities of June's character, the novel’s exploration of identity, and its broader societal implications. Prepare for an engaging discussion that will challenge the way we think about authorship, cultural representation, and the stories we tell.
Whether you’re reading the book for the first time or revisiting it, we welcome your insights, questions, and personal reflections. This is a chance to engage with a powerful narrative and share your thoughts with fellow readers who are eager to dissect the ethical and social issues presented in Yellowface.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event—grab your copy of the book and come ready to dive deep into the world of Yellowface.
Book Club Kit: https://issuu.com/harpervoyageruk/docs/yellowface_book_club_kit_with_letter_
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We are excited to announce a brand-new, GROW Forum webinar presented by former investment banker and Founder/Executive Coach, Charlotte Lee on Wellness, Confidence, and Resilience,
This session will be held on June 4th, 2025, at 6pm CST. During this webinar, you will learn how to...
see moreWe are excited to announce a brand-new, GROW Forum webinar presented by former investment banker and Founder/Executive Coach, Charlotte Lee on Wellness, Confidence, and Resilience,
This session will be held on June 4th, 2025, at 6pm CST. During this webinar, you will learn how to incorporate self-care into your professional routine to ensure you present yourself as confident and resilient—two essential traits for success in today’s world of ambiguity and uncertainty.
Practical and easy to implement, these tips will help you bring out the best version of yourself every day. We hope you’ll join us!
About Charlotte:
Charlotte Lee is an Executive Coach and Career Expert with extensive experience and over 15 spectacular years with LHH, one of the world's finest outplacement/coaching firms. As a coach, she is passionate about bringing out the best in all clients and delivering truth talk in an empathetic and effective way.
She draws on her diversified career of over 40 years. Prior to coaching, she ran five not-for-profits and was an investment banker for more than 15 years with Credit Lyonnais Securities in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group, Alex. Brown and Sons in Corporate Finance, and Kidder, Peabody.
Feel free to explore Charlotte’s website and check out her highly rated book, Bring a Dead Mouse, which has received five stars on Amazon.Register Below and a zoom link will be provided upon registration!
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Yoga! October's session is in-person!
Join us every 3rd Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
This trauma-conscious yoga experience will be led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self-Reclaimed, and will center breath, movement, and choice as tools for healing and collective empowerment.
📍 Location: TBD
🎟 Registration: $8 for members; $15 for non-membersPlease feel free to bring:
- Blocks, pillows, or tools to support your practice
- Your personal yoga mat (some mats will be available at the venue)
- Water
Vanessa Rae De Leon (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) specializing in trauma-informed, expressive movement. As the Founder and Co-CEO of Self-Reclaimed, she empowers survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence through embodiment practices. Vanessa integrates somatic awareness, breathwork, and dynamic movement to help individuals reconnect with themselves. Her teaching blends mindfulness, expressive arts, and yoga, creating an inclusive space for healing and self-reclamation. In her workshops, students are invited to move, feel, and embrace their whole selves—without judgment, without shame, and with full presence.
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Yoga! August's session is in-person!
Join us every 3rd Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
This trauma-conscious yoga experience will be led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self-Reclaimed, and will center breath, movement, and choice as tools for healing and collective empowerment.
📍 Location: TBD
🎟 Registration: $8 for members; $15 for non-membersPlease feel free to bring:
- Blocks, pillows, or tools to support your practice
- Your personal yoga mat (some mats will be available at the venue)
- Water
Vanessa Rae De Leon (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) specializing in trauma-informed, expressive movement. As the Founder and Co-CEO of Self-Reclaimed, she empowers survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence through embodiment practices. Vanessa integrates somatic awareness, breathwork, and dynamic movement to help individuals reconnect with themselves. Her teaching blends mindfulness, expressive arts, and yoga, creating an inclusive space for healing and self-reclamation. In her workshops, students are invited to move, feel, and embrace their whole selves—without judgment, without shame, and with full presence.
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Virtual Yoga
Join us every 3rd Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
Yoga sessions are led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self Reclaimed!Location: Virtual
Registration: Free
Vanessa Rae De Leon (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) specializing in trauma-informed, expressive movement. As the Founder and Co-CEO of Self-Reclaimed, she empowers survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence through embodiment practices. Vanessa integrates somatic awareness, breathwork, and dynamic movement to help individuals reconnect with themselves. Her teaching blends mindfulness, expressive arts, and yoga, creating an inclusive space for healing and self-reclamation. In her workshops, students are invited to move, feel, and embrace their whole selves—without judgment, without shame, and with full presence.
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Location: Online
Registration is FREE
Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Virtual Yoga
Join us every 3rd Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
Yoga sessions are led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self Reclaimed!Location: Virtual
Registration: Free
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Location: Online
Registration is FREE
Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Virtual Yoga
Join us every 3rd Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
Yoga sessions are led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self Reclaimed!Location: Virtual
Registration: Free
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Location: Online
Registration is FREE
Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Yoga! June's session is in-person!
Join us every 3rd Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
This trauma-conscious yoga experience will be led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self-Reclaimed, and will center breath, movement, and choice as tools for healing and collective empowerment.
📍 Location: TBD
🎟 Registration: $8 for members; $15 for non-membersPlease feel free to bring:
- Blocks, pillows, or tools to support your practice
- Your personal yoga mat (some mats will be available at the venue)
- Water
Vanessa Rae De Leon (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) specializing in trauma-informed, expressive movement. As the Founder and Co-CEO of Self-Reclaimed, she empowers survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence through embodiment practices. Vanessa integrates somatic awareness, breathwork, and dynamic movement to help individuals reconnect with themselves. Her teaching blends mindfulness, expressive arts, and yoga, creating an inclusive space for healing and self-reclamation. In her workshops, students are invited to move, feel, and embrace their whole selves—without judgment, without shame, and with full presence.
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Meditation & Mindfulness
Join us every 1st Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
Meditation & Mindfulness sessions are led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self Reclaimed!
Vanessa Rae De Leon (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) specializing in trauma-informed, expressive movement. As the Founder and Co-CEO of Self-Reclaimed, she empowers survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence through embodiment practices. Vanessa integrates somatic awareness, breathwork, and dynamic movement to help individuals reconnect with themselves. Her teaching blends mindfulness, expressive arts, and yoga, creating an inclusive space for healing and self-reclamation. In her workshops, students are invited to move, feel, and embrace their whole selves—without judgment, without shame, and with full presence._____________________________________________________________________________________________
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Location: Online
Registration is FREE
Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Meditation & Mindfulness
Join us every 1st Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
Meditation & Mindfulness sessions are led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self Reclaimed!
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Location: Online
Registration is FREE
Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Meditation & Mindfulness
Join us every 1st Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
Meditation & Mindfulness sessions are led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self Reclaimed!
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Location: Online
Registration is FREE
Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Meditation & Mindfulness
Join us every 1st Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
Meditation & Mindfulness sessions are led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self Reclaimed!
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Location: Online
Registration is FREE
Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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see moreNAAAP-Chicago Meditation & Mindfulness
Join us every 1st Thursday to help enhance your wellness and encourage balance between your body, mind, and spirit!
Meditation & Mindfulness sessions are led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self Reclaimed!
Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!
Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!
Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith (PsyD).Location: Online
Registration is FREE
Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!
Learn about our programs:
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