Where are they now? Andy Yip, NAAAP Seattle President 2007-2008

My name is Andy Yip, President for the National Association of Asian American Professionals – Seattle Chapter from 2007 to 2008. I am a registered principal at my firm Raymond James, with a focus on estate planning and investment portfolio management. In my past careers, I have led numerous leadership positions including being the state manager for Prudential Financial. In 2007, we were the number one firm for Prudential in the entire nation. After much hard work and teamwork in achieving that, I became independent and had my own operation in Mercer Island, WA with my business partner.

NAAAP-Seattle gave me the opportunity to get in touch with the Asian American community and since then, I have gone on to serve many other community organizations, such as:

• Interim Executive Director, International Community Health Services Foundation
• President, Hong Kong Association of Washington
• Acting President, International Examiner
• Vice President, Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce
• Treasurer, Newcastle Chamber of Commerce (2009)
• Advisor, Collaborative Artists EastWest

Being on the board of an active organization also broadened my network, I was able to meet many young professionals that are passionate about their communities; found many mentors that have been where I was and formed many valuable relationship with key personnel across various industries.

It is exciting to see many new leaders are taking the lead at NAAAP-Seattle now, and I am proud to continue serving as a member of the Executive Advisory Board of NAAAP-Seattle, having input on the direction of the organization, and continue to bring resources to foster the next generation of leaders.

To those that are still on the fence of deciding whether to become part of this great organization, just know that NAAAP-Seattle leaders are all about giving back to the community while elevating their professionalism in their own career path. You will find many excellent mentors, great friends, fun activities, and top notch training.

i work, i play, i NAAAP!

Regards,
Andy Yip
NAAAP Seattle President 2007-2008

Not your typical Lunar New Year's Party

Black Tie meets chi pao in the Sheraton Hotel's Grand Ballroom for the Hong Kong Association of Washington (HKAW)'s 2010 Chinese Lunar New Year Gala on Saturday, February 20, starting at 5:30 pm.

NAAAP-Seattle board members will be there, rubbing shoulders with local dignitaries, listening to the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, admiring Luly Yang designs in a fashion show, and networking with movers and shakers in Seattle's Asian American community. There's even a raffle featuring treasures from Tiffany & Co.

We want you to join us in the fun.

Tickets are $125 each, including a very lovely dinner and the knowledge that your contribution helps enrich and bring together Seattle's Asian American community. Proceeds go to Celebrate Asia! by Seattle Symphony

For more info, contact NAAAP-Seattle Board-at-Large and HKAW President Andy Yip at gala@hkaw.org or 206-351-5957.