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Developing the Next Generation of Indo-Pacific Leaders and Centralizing the Diaspora back into Diplomacy

About Us

The US-ASEAN Young Professionals Association envisions increasing the number of Indo-Pacific leaders through diplomacy, capacity-building, and conflict transformation. Our goals include career development for young professionals, investments within local Southeast Asian communities, and strengthening the long-term impact and cultural competency of our communities. 

Events & Programs

  • Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Climate Action in ASEAN: A Fireside Chat with Caressa Nguyen
    Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Climate Action in ASEAN: A Fireside Chat with Caressa Nguyen
    Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Climate Action in ASEAN: A Fireside Chat with Caressa Nguyen
    Thu, Nov 30
    Webinar
    Nov 30, 2023, 8:00 PM
    Webinar
    Nov 30, 2023, 8:00 PM
    Webinar
    Native American Heritage Month is observed in November to call attention to the culture, traditions, and achievements of the nation’s original inhabitants and of their descendants.
  • Celebrating Filipino Heritage Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month
    Celebrating Filipino Heritage Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month
    Celebrating Filipino Heritage Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month
    Thu, Oct 26
    Zoom
    Oct 26, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Zoom
    Oct 26, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Zoom
    This year for Filipino American Heritage Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the US ASEAN Young Professionals Association, along with our partners at the US-Asia Institute will like to uplift the work of Joey Rufo, Chief Information Security Officer of Union Bank of the Philippines.
  • Malay Language Conversational Masterclass
    Malay Language Conversational Masterclass
    Malay Language Conversational Masterclass
    Sat, Sep 30
    Virtual Event
    Sep 30, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM GMT+8
    Virtual Event
    Sep 30, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM GMT+8
    Virtual Event
  • US-ASEAN Energy Cooperation on Clean Energy Transition
    US-ASEAN Energy Cooperation on Clean Energy Transition
    US-ASEAN Energy Cooperation on Clean Energy Transition
    Fri, Sep 22
    Webinar
    Sep 22, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Webinar
    Sep 22, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Webinar
  • UN World Humanitarian Day: A Year of Remembrance for the Secret Bombings of Laos and its impact on the Diaspora
    UN World Humanitarian Day: A Year of Remembrance for the Secret Bombings of Laos and its impact on the Diaspora
    UN World Humanitarian Day: A Year of Remembrance for the Secret Bombings of Laos and its impact on the Diaspora
    Sat, Aug 19
    Zoom
    Aug 19, 2023, 8:30 AM EDT
    Zoom
    Aug 19, 2023, 8:30 AM EDT
    Zoom
  • ASEAN AAPI Heritage Month: Diaspora, Small Businesses, and their Role in the Global Economy
    ASEAN AAPI Heritage Month: Diaspora, Small Businesses, and their Role in the Global Economy
    ASEAN AAPI Heritage Month: Diaspora, Small Businesses, and their Role in the Global Economy
    Thu, May 25
    Online Conference via zoom.us
    May 25, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM GMT+8
    Online Conference via zoom.us
    May 25, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM GMT+8
    Online Conference via zoom.us
  • Info Session: US Foreign Service Fellowships
    Info Session: US Foreign Service Fellowships
    Info Session: US Foreign Service Fellowships
    Thu, Apr 13
    Zoom
    Apr 13, 2023, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Zoom
    Apr 13, 2023, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Zoom
    Learn how you can be the next US Foreign Service Fellows.
  • Expert Lecture: The State of Southeast Asia
    Expert Lecture: The State of Southeast Asia
    Expert Lecture: The State of Southeast Asia
    Sat, Mar 11
    Virtual Event
    Mar 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM GMT+8
    Virtual Event
    Mar 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM GMT+8
    Virtual Event
    This Expert Lecture will dissect The State of Southeast Asia 2023.
  • Info Session - YSEALI Academic Fellows Program & YSEALI Professional Fellows Program
    Info Session - YSEALI Academic Fellows Program & YSEALI Professional Fellows Program
    Info Session - YSEALI Academic Fellows Program & YSEALI Professional Fellows Program
    Fri, Jan 27
    Webinar
    Jan 27, 2023, 9:00 PM EST – Jan 28, 2023, 10:30 PM EST
    Webinar
    Jan 27, 2023, 9:00 PM EST – Jan 28, 2023, 10:30 PM EST
    Webinar
    Are you an emerging southeast asian young leader? Sign up and learn more about Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Fellowship Programs which will help you to achieve your full potential!
  • OECD, APEC, and ASEAN Collaboration Under Thailand
    OECD, APEC, and ASEAN Collaboration Under Thailand
    OECD, APEC, and ASEAN Collaboration Under Thailand
    Tue, Mar 29
    Webinar
    Mar 29, 2022, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
    Webinar
    Mar 29, 2022, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
    Webinar
  • ASEAN and APEC Collaboration under New Zealand
    ASEAN and APEC Collaboration under New Zealand
    ASEAN and APEC Collaboration under New Zealand
    Tue, Feb 22
    Online Webinar
    Feb 22, 2022, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM GMT+7
    Online Webinar
    Feb 22, 2022, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM GMT+7
    Online Webinar
    The US-ASEAN Young Professionals Association will host its inaugural event with the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy in regards to collaboration between APEC and ASEAN under New Zealand's Chairmanship. This event will explore the goals and initiatives of APEC under New Zealand's Chairmanship.
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