What are the largest and popular diversity and inclusion associations or professional organizations for Human Resources and Diversity Leaders to join?
Table of Content for Diversity Professional Associations
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- Top Diversity Professional Associations for Diversity and Inclusion Leaders and Chief Diversity Officers
- Top Professional Associations for Black Professionals to join
- Top Professional Associations for Female Professionals to join
- Top Professional Associations for Hispanic/Latino Professionals to join
- Top Professional Associations for Asian Professionals to join
- Top Professional Associations for Indigenous / Native Professionals to join
- Top Professional Associations for Indian Professionals to join
- Top Professional Associations for LGBT Professionals to join
- Top Professional Associations for Christian Professionals to join
- Top Professional Associations for Muslims Professionals to join
- Top Professional Associations for LGBT Professionals to join
Top Diversity Professional Associations for Diversity and Inclusion Leaders and Chief Diversity Officers
THE SOCIETY FOR DIVERSITY
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Top Professional Associations for Black Professionals to join
- American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity (AAAED) is the association of professionals managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, diversity and other HR programs.
- American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) ensures the input of African Americans into the discussion and development of energy policies, regulations, R&D technologies and environmental issues.
- Association of African American Museums (AAAM) is a non-profit organization that offers individual membership and empowers its members through advocacy, professional development, and collaboration.
- Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is a membership-based association for physicians, scientists, clinical care associates, cardiologists in training, medical students and more.
- Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) promotes and advances the profession of African Psychology.
- Association of Black Sociologists (ABS) is a membership organization for black social science leaders committed to research, teaching, mentoring, service, and social justice.
- Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP) is an organized network of black women physicians committed to the improvement of public health and health equity.
- Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) is an organization for black professionals in IT including programmers, analysts, engineers, managers, instructors, and entrepreneurs.
- Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE) is a membership-based organization for African American females who have degrees in the sciences, math, and engineering.
- International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (IABPFF) is dedicated to cultivating and maintaining professional competence and establishing unity among black professional fire fighters.
- National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) is dedicated to empowering African-American insurance professionals.
- National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) is devoted to the success of the nation’s children, particularly children of African descent.
- National Association for Black Veterinarians (NABV) is dedicated to supporting African-American individuals within the field of veterinary medicine.
- National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) is an inspirational and unique career development and networking powerhouse.
- National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) serves as a resource for scholars in the field doing research related to the African and African American experience.
- National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is the leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance.
- National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) is comprised of African Americans in law enforcement, judicial admin, juvenile justice, institution-based corrections, and more.
- National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment (NABFEME) empowers women of color in recorded music, sports, media and related entertainment industry fields.
- National Association of Black Geoscientists (NABG) is a nonprofit organization established to encourage and support African American geoscientists.
- National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) provides career development as well as educational and other support to its members worldwide.
- National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NABLEO) is a national organization serving as an advocate for the concerns and issues of law enforcement officers of color throughout the United States.
- National Association of Black Male Educators (NABME) promotes the professional advancement of black and minority male educators.
- National Association of Black Narcotics Agents (NABNA) is devoted to furthering the hiring, training, and retention of minority DEA employees.
- National Assocation of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT) is a membership-based organization for African American physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
- National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) is committed to enhancing quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry.
- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC) promotes and protects the interests of African American business and professional women.
- National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM) is a membership organization for African-American music and musicians, performers, educators, students, administrators, and enthusiasts.
- National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) the nation’s oldest and most historic black real estate membership-based professional association.
- National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) is the premier non-profit organization for minorities and women in the securities industry.
- National Black Association of Speech Language and Hearing (NBASLH) is a membership organization representing certified black speech-language and hearing professionals.
- National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE) focuses on networking, education, volunteering and leadership through aviation based careers.
- National Black Contractors Association (NBCA) addresses the needs of African Americans in construction, women and other under-represented contractors.
- National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is a non-profit organization representing African American farmers in the United States.
- National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) leads in the creation of educational opportunities and economic growth for African Americans.
- National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is a forum for black nurses to advocate for and implement strategies to ensure access to the highest quality of healthcare for persons of color.
- National Black Police Association (NBPA) is a national organization is dedicated to promoting justice, fairness, and effectiveness in law enforcement.
- National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) is the only professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of African Americans as prosecutors.
- National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated primarily to the training needs of African American meeting planners.
- National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL) is an association of lawyers, scholars, judges, legal workers, law students and legal activists.
- National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) is organized to study, enhance, and promote the political aspirations of people of African descent.
- National Dental Hygienists’ Association (NDHA) is committed to serving minority dental hygiene practitioners of African American descent and bringing the community together for betterment.
- National Economic Association (NEA) offers membership to minority professionals and graduate students in the field of economics and a wide array of related disciplines.
- National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is a professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of black leadership in the public sector.
- National Medical Association (NMA) is the collective voice of African American physicians and the leading force for parity and justice in medicine.
- National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN) is a professional organization of African-American dietetic and nutrition practitioners.
- National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) represents black chiefs of police, sheriffs, and command level law enforcement agency personnel.
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is dedicated to serving culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
- National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) promotes the professional well-being of African American physicist and physics students.
- Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of minorities in all aviation and aerospace careers.
Top Professional Associations for Female Professionals to join
- Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) advances the influence and impact of women in all forms of media.
- American Association of University Women (AAUW) is the nation’s leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls with a network of more than 170,000 members.
- American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) brings together businesswomen through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
- American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) empowers women to lead in improving health for all within a model that reflects the unique perspective of women.
- Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW) is a membership-based organization for women in the insurance industry.
- Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) is committed to inspire, encourage, and enable women surgeons to realize their professional and personal goals.
- Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) is a membership organization dedicated to promoting networking, education, and fostering a sense of community for women in the industry.
- Association for Women in Communications (AWC) champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines.
- Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
- Federally Employed Women (FEW) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equality for women and addressing concerns of women in the Federal workforce.
- International Association of Women (IAW) is a networking platform that provides women with the forum, education, and services to thrive in an interconnected world.
- International Association of Women Chefs & Restaurateurs’ (WCR) advances the voice of women across the culinary industry through education, connection, promotion, and inspiration.
- National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) provides resources and services through education, networking, and public advocacy to empower its members to achieve career success.
- National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.
- National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is an international association that promotes the advancement and employment of women in the construction industry.
- National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) leads the field of women’s studies in educational and social transformation.
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering.
- Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP) is a national non-profit professional association of women involved or interested in environmental law, science, business, and policy.
- Women Chefs & Restaurateurs (WCR) advances the voice of women across the culinary industry through education, promotion, connection, and inspiration.
- Women in Listed Derivatives (WILD) promotes networking and relationship-building among women in our industry through social and educational events.
- Women in Technology International (WITI) empowers women worldwide through technology, leadership and economic prosperity.
- Women In Trucking (WIT) is a non-profit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry.
- Women’s Diversity Network (WDN) connects and mobilizes women of different backgrounds to create positive changes through a more unified sisterhood.
- Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is dedicated to empowering and advancing women in the alcohol beverage industry.
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