ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity
The ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession is a diverse group of committed lawyers that, through its work and programs, is the catalyst for creating leadership and economic opportunities for racially and ethnically diverse lawyers within the ABA and the legal profession. We provide a voice to surface and tackle issues of discrimination, racism and bigotry, and to inspire the ABA and the profession to value differences, to be sensitive to prejudice, and to reflect the society they serve.

ALA Office for Diversity
One of twelve offices within the American Library Association, we serve as a key resource and link to the professional issues which speak to diversity as a fundamental value and action area of the association. The Office for Diversity serves as the liaison to the Committee on Diversity and its subcommittees. Additionally, this office administers the Spectrum Initiative, a scholarship program designed to improve library service through the development of an ethnically diverse workforce.

American Association for Affirmative Action
The American Association for Affirmative Action is the association of professionals managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, diversity and other human resource programs. Founded in 1974, the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) is dedicated to the advancement of affirmative action, equal opportunity and the elimination of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, ethnic background or any other criterion that deprives people of opportunities to live and work. The organization's dedication is realized in its many activities designed to help Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) professionals be more successful and productive in their careers.

American Association of Blacks in Energy
The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is a national association of energy professionals founded and dedicated to ensure the input of African Americans and other minorities into the discussions and developments of energy policies regulations, R&D technologies, and environmental issues.

American Association of People with Disabilities
AAPD is the largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities. AAPD works in coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

American Association of University Women
The Association-with more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 550 college/university institution partners nationwide-advocates education and equity. Since its founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day-educational, social, economic, and political.

American Association on Health and Disability
The mission of the American Association on Health and Disability is to support health promotion and wellness initiatives for people with disabilities at the federal, state and local level, reduce the incidence of secondary conditions in people with disabilities, as well as reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population. AAHD achieves its mission through research, education, public awareness and advocacy.

American Business Women's As
It is the mission of the American Business Women's Association To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition

American Indian Higher Education Consortium
The Consortium was founded in 1972 by the presidents of the nation's first six Tribal Colleges, as an informal collaboration among member colleges. Today it presents a directory of tribal colleges and universities; information about the role of tribal colleges in postsecondary education, students and tribal college graduates; a link to the White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities; and articles from its journal.

American Indian Science & Engineering Society
The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values.

American Society of Women Accountants
The mission of ASWA is to enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession.

Asian American Association
Asian American Association has been working hard to provide benefits and services to enhance the daily lives of our members. As a non-fee membership, Asian American Association has been able to help our members save money through special offers and deals from many of our partners.

Asian American Journalists Association
The mission of the Asian American Journalists Association is three-fold: (1)To encourage Asian Pacific Americans to enter the ranks of journalism; (2) To work for fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific Americans; and (3) To increase the number of Asian Pacific American journalists and news managers in the industry.

Asian/Pacific Librarians Association
APALA Was incorporated to create an organization which would address the needs of Asian/Pacific American Librarians and those who serve the Asian/Pacific American communities.

Aspira Association
The ASPIRA Association, Inc. is the only national nonprofit organization devoted solely to the education and leadership development of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth. ASPIRA takes its name from the Spanish verb aspirar, "aspire." Since 1961 ASPIRA has pursued its mission of empowering the Latino community through the development of its youth. All of ASPIRA's goals and activities spring from one basic belief: Puerto Ricans and Latinos have the collective potential to move their community forward.

Association for Women in Communications
The Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communications era.

Association for Women in Science
The Association for Women in Science is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.

Association of Black Psychologists
The Association is organized to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including but not limited to: promoting and advancing the profession of African Psychology; influencing and affecting social change and; developing programs whereby psychologists of African descent (hereafter known as Black Psychologists) can assist in solving problems of Black communities and other ethnic groups.

Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies
The mission of AHAA is "to grow, strengthen and protect the Hispanic marketing and advertising industry by providing leadership in raising awareness of the value of the Hispanic market opportunities and enhancing the professionalism of the industry."

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions.

Association of MultiEthnic Americans (AMEA)
The goal of this nationwide confederation of local multiethnic/interracial groups, is to promote "a positive awareness of interracial and multiethnic identity, for ourselves and for society as a whole." AMEA provides information on issues such as government form classifications, multiethnic/multiracial identity, multiracial parenting, health, education, and transracial adoptions.

Association of Women in Finance
The AWF is dedicated to promoting women in finance related industries by encouraging their advancement, development and involvement in the business community. As well, the AWF encourages young women to enter the field and acknowledges accomplished women who have achieved excellence in their field.

Black Americans in Publishing
Black Americans in Publishing, Inc. is a non-profit organization which supports the advancement of black professionals and aspirants in all areas of the publishing industry, through career networking, mentorship, and education outreach. These goals are realized through regular meetings, special programs, and publications dedicated to support, enable, and encourage our membership.

Black Career Women
The organization, founded in 1977 serves as a nucleus of support to identify and address the critical needs of black women in the workforce as it relates to their career mobility and achievement.

Black Coaches Association
The Black Coaches Association is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to foster the growth and development of minorities at all levels of sports both nationally and internationally.

Black Culinarian Alliance
Founded in 1993, The Black Culinarian Alliance (BCA) is a nationwide, non-profit educational and networking organization of hospitality and foodservice professionals.

Black Data Processing Associates
BDPA is a global member focused organization that positions its members at the forefront of the IT industry. BDPA is committed to delivering IT excellence to our members, strategic partners, and community. BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) was founded in 1975 in Philadelphia, PA and continues today to bridge the Digital Divide with its programs and services.

Blacks in Government
Blacks In Government®, was organized in 1975 and incorporated as a non-profit organization under the District of Columbia jurisdiction in 1976. BIG has been a national response to the need for African Americans in public service to organize around issues of mutual concern and use their collective strength to confront workplace and community issues. BIG's goals are to promote EQUITY in all aspects of American life, EXCELLENCE in public service, and OPPORTUNITY for all Americans.

Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights
The Catholic League is the nation's largest Catholic civil rights organization. Founded in 1973 by the late Father Virgil C. Blum, S.J., the Catholic League defends the right of Catholics - lay and clergy alike - to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination.

Center for Constitutional Rights
The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) is a non-profit legal and educational organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. CCR uses litigation proactively to advance the law in a positive direction, to empower poor communities and communities of color, to guarantee the rights of those with the fewest protections and least access to legal resources, to train the next generation of constitutional and human rights attorneys, and to strengthen the broader movement for constitutional and human rights.

Chinese American Librarians Association
CALA is an active affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA) since 1976 and a member of the Council of National Library and Information Associations (CNLIA). In 1988, CALA established sister relations with the Library Association of Central Governments Units and Scientific Research Networks of Beijing, and with the Library Association of China in Taipei. CALA also exchanges publications with the East Asian Library Resources Group of Australia and many others.

Citizens' Commission on Civil Rights
The Citizens' Commission on Civil Rights is a bipartisan organization established in 1982 to monitor the civil rights policies and practices of the federal government. Its work is grounded in the belief that the civil rights agenda benefits the entire country, not just particular interest groups.

Cuban-American Certified Public Accountants Association
The Cuban-American CPAs Association has general information about careers in the accounting profession as well as descriptions of its programs for career and practice development. We have general information about programs and events for students interested in the accounting profession.

Federal Hispanic Law Enforcement Officers Association

First Nations Adult and Higher Education Consortium
The First Nations Adult and Higher Education Consortium (FNAHEC) was formed in 1997 to promote unity and cooperative action in the development of First Nations' controlled post-secondary educational institutions.

Hispanas Organized for Political Equity
Hispanas Organized for Political Equity (HOPE) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to ensuring political and economic parity for Latinas through leadership, advocacy, and education to benefit all communities and the status of women.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
HACU represents more than 350 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. Although our member institutions in the U. S. represent less than 7% of all higher education institutions nationwide, together they are home to more than two-thirds of all Hispanic college students. HACU is the only national educational association that represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).

Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
HACR's mission is to ensure the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America at a level commensurate with our economic contributions. HACR focuses on four areas of corporate economic activity and refers to them as indicators of corporate responsibility and "Market Reciprocity." They are: Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy and Governance.

Hispanic Women's Corporation
HWC is a model organization, a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation known for being a proactive leader in the development of Latina women. HWC empowers Latina women through its commitment to the culture by promoting education, community involvement, professional advancement and leadership development for the improvement of our cultural quality of life. HWC will be the primary conduit of information and opportunities to benefit the community and instill lasting results toward our future. HWC is also a proud affiliate of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR).

Institute for Women and Technology
The mission of the Institute for Women and Technology is to increase the impact of women on all aspects of technology and to increase the positive impact of technology on the lives of the world's women. The Institute carries out this mission through four specific programs: The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference, The Systers online community, The Senior Women's Summit, and the Virtual Development Center (VDC).

The International Association of Black Actuaries, Inc
The International Association of Black Actuaries, Inc. (IABA) was organized in 1992 with the mission of offering a network of support to Black actuarial students and professionals via mentoring and career development. In addition, IABA provides financial assistance, mentors and role models for Black high school and college students wishing to pursue the actuarial profession.

International Association of Black Security Executives
The International Organization of Black Security Executives (IOBSE) was founded in 1982 by Black Security Executives concerned about the relatively small number of minority professionals, and the role black security professionals could have in helping young people.

The International Society of African Scientists
The International Society of African Scientists (ISAS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 to promote the advancement of science and technology among peoples of African descent. It provides a medium through which scientists and engineers can channel their skills to solve technical problems facing Africa and the Caribbean.

Japanese American Citizens League
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is a membership organization whose mission is to secure and maintain the human and civil rights of Americans of Japanese ancestry and others victimized by injustice.

Latin American Management Association
LAMA is the oldest national Hispanic business organization in the United States. Throughout its 27-year history, LAMA has been the national voice for the Hispanic business community with respect to federal prime contracting and subcontracting, and for procurement policy and regulatory issues with the Federal government, the Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Latin Business Association
The Latin Business Association (LBA), established in 1976 as a private nonprofit organization, is the one of the nation's largest organization representing the issues and concerns of Latino business owners.

League of United Latin American Citizens
With approximately 115,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC is the largest and oldest Hispanic Organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 600 LULAC councils nationwide. The organization involves and serves all Hispanic nationality groups.

MANA: A National Latina Organization
MANA, A National Latina Organization, is a nonprofit, advocacy organization established in 1974. It's mission is to empower Latinas through leadership development, community service, and advocacy. MANA fulfills its mission through programs designed to develop the leadership skills of Latinas, promote community service by Latinas, and provide Latinas with advocacy opportunities.

Minority Corporate Council
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) was founded in 1997 to advocate for the expanded hiring, retention, and promotion of minority attorneys in corporate law departments and the law firms that serve them. MCCA accomplishes its mission through the collection and dissemination of information about diversity in the legal profession.

NANBPWC
The NANBPWC, Inc., is a community-based social service organization which functions as a support network for Black professional women.

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Since 1974, NACME (the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering) has provided leadership and support for the national effort to increase the representation of successful African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering and technology, math- and science-based careers.

National Alliance of Black School Educators
The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) is the nation's premiere non-profit organization devoted to furthering the academic success for the nation's children - particularly children of African descent.

National Alliance of Market Developers
National Alliance of Market Developers is a professional organization committed to being a catalyst for positive and progressive change for African-Americans. The National Alliance of Market Developers was established as black marketing specialists networked to search out new ways to cope with the challenges in cultivating the "Black Market."

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is one of the oldest, largest and strongest civil rights organizations in the United States. Its principal objective is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens. It is committed to non-violence and relies upon the press, the petition, the ballot and the courts.

National Association for Bilingual Education
Promoting educational excellence and equity through bilingual education, the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) is the only national organization exclusively concerned with the education of language-minority students in American schools.

National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO)
 National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education is an association of Black Colleges and Universities. NAFEO's role in the evolution of these historically and predominantly Black colleges and universities is pivotal. Since its inception in 1969, NAFEO's activities have influenced national and international appreciation for the attributes of HBCUs. NAFEO's chief objective is to implement programs and policies which affect minority student enrollment, using diverse strategies to ensure an increase of Black students into HBCU establishments. To advance the agenda of HBCU presidents and chancellors, NAFEO coordinates regional, state-wide, national policy forums and other occasions for dialogue on major issues.
 

National Association for Female Executives
The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), the largest women's professional association and the largest women business owners' organization in the country, provides resources and services - through education, networking, and public advocacy - to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security.

National Association of Asian Professionals
The National Association of Asian American Professionals is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in the U.S. and Canada.

National Association of Black Accountants
The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is the premier professional association for developing, and promoting greater participation by African-Americans and other minorities in the accounting and finance professions.

National Association of Black Journalists
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.

National Association of Black Telecommunications Professionals
NABTP is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 1990 with a national and international membership of telecommunications professionals, small business owners, and students.

National Association of Hispanic Executives
Our mission is to enhance the excellence and professionalism of the Federal workforce while assuring the fair and equitable delivery of services to the Hispanic American community in housing, justice, economic development, health and employment opportunities.

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists.

National Association of Hispanic Nurses
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) strives to serve the nursing and health care delivery needs of the Hispanic community and the professional needs of Hispanic nurses. NAHN is designed and committed to work toward improvement of the quality of health and nursing care for Hispanic consumers and toward providing equal access to educational, professional, and economic opportunities for Hispanic nurses.

The National Association of Hispanic Publications Inc.
The National Association of Hispanic Publications Inc. (NAHP Inc.) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing the Hispanic print nationwide. Its goals are many: to promote the fast-growing Hispanic print in the country, provide updated technical assistance to its member publications, educate organizations, corporations, institutions and governments about the Hispanic print and inform readers of the ever growing importance of the Hispanic media.

National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
NAHREP was created to establish a venue where members can congregate, exchange ideas, and formulate an agenda beneficial to the collective well being of our segment of the industry.

National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund is the leading organization that empowers Latinos to participate fully in the America political process, from citizenship to public service. The NALEO Educational Fund carries out this mission by developing and implementing programs that promote the integration of Latino immigrants into American society, developing future leaders among Latino youth, providing assistance and training to the nation's Latino elected and appointed officials and by conducting research on issues important to the Latino population.

National Black Graduate Student Association
The National Black Graduate Student Association, Inc. (NBGSA) is a non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to improving the status of African Americans in higher education by systematically identifying and addressing their needs and concerns. NBGSA membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students, academicians, institutions, corporations and other groups and/or individuals who are interested in supporting students of African descent as they participate and succeed in higher education.

National Black Law Students Association
The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) is a national organization created and designed to articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Black law students; to foster and encourage professional competence; to focus upon the relationship of the Black attorney to the American legal system; to instill in the Black attorney and law student a greater awareness of and commitment to the needs of the Black community; to utilize their expertise to initiate a change within the legal system that will make it more responsive to the needs and concerns of the Black community; to do any and all things necessary and lawful for the accomplishment of these goals.

National Black MBA Association
Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association is dedicated to creating partnerships that result in creating intellectual and economic wealth in the black community. In partnership with over 400 of the country's top business organizations, the association has inroads into a wide range of industries as well as the public and private sector. Yet all of NBMBAA's partners have one thing in common - they are all committed to the organization's goals and values. The National Black MBA Association has more than 6,000 members and represents more than 95,000 MBA graduates and operates around three cornerstones: Education, Employment, and Leadership.

National Business and Disability Council
The National Business & Disability Council is the leading resource for employers seeking to integrate people with disabilities into the workplace and companies seeking to reach them in the consumer marketplace.

The National Conference of Puerto Rican Women
The National Conference of Puerto Rican Women (NACOPRW) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan national organization that promotes the equal participation of Puerto Rican and all other Hispanic women in their educational, social, economic and political life in the United States and Puerto Rico.

National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians was founded in 1944 and is the oldest and largest tribal government organization in the United States. NCAI serves as a forum for consensus-based policy development among its membership of over 250 tribal governments from every region of the country. NCAI's mission is to inform the public and the federal government on tribal self-government, treaty rights, and a broad range of federal policy issues affecting tribal governments.

National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc.
The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM), a nonprofit organization exists to increase the number of American Indian, African American, Latino, Puerto Rican, and other Hispanic Americans pursuing graduate degrees in engineering, physical science and natural science disciplines.

National Council of La Raza
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization established in 1968 to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities for Hispanic Americans.

National Forum for Black Public Administrators
The mission of the NFBPA is embodied in the organization's commitment to strengthen the position of Blacks within the field of public administration; to increase the number of Blacks appointed to executive positions in public service organizations; and, to groom and prepare younger, aspiring administrators for senior public management posts in the years ahead.

National Hispanic Business Association
The National Hispanic Business Association (NHBA) is a national network of students and alumni whose mission is to promote the development of undergraduate Hispanic business students through educational, professional, and networking opportunities to foster diversity, higher education, and the improvement of the Hispanic community.

National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
NOBCChE is committed to the discovery, transmittal, and application of knowledge in the fields of science and engineering. The mission of NOBCChE therefore is to build an eminent community of scientists and engineers by increasing the number of minorities in these fields. NOBCChE will achieve its mission through diverse programs designed to foster professional development and encourage students to pursue careers in science and technical fields. To this end, NOBCChE will establish educational partnerships with school districts, municipalities, businesses, industries, other institutions and organizations in the public and private sectors.

National Organization for Women
Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.

National Organization on Disability
The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life by raising disability awareness through programs and information.

National Puerto Rican Forum
The National Puerto Rican Forum, Inc. (NPRF) is a leadership organization working to enhance the socio-economic conditions of the Latino population and other underserved communities through information, advocacy and direct services.

National Sales Network
National Sales Network is a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to meet the professional and developmental needs of African-American sales and sales management professionals. NSN is composed of sales professionals and entrepreneurs from all industries.

National Society for Hispanic Professionals
NSHP empowers Hispanic professionals with networking and leadership opportunities and information on education, careers and entrepreneurship.

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. NSBE is comprised of more than 270 chapters on college and university campuses, 75 Alumni Extension chapters nationwide and 75 Pre-College chapters.

National Society of Black MBA's
Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association is dedicated to creating partnerships that result in creating intellectual and economic wealth in the black community. In partnership with over 400 of the country's top business organizations, the association has inroads into a wide range of industries as well as the public and private sector.

National Society of Black Physicists
The purpose and mission of the National Society of Black Physicists is to promote the professional well-being of African American physicists within the international scientific community and within society at large. The organization seeks to develop and support efforts to increase opportunities for African Americans in physics and to increase their numbers and visibility of their scientific work. It also seeks to develop activities and programs that highlight and enhance the benefits of the scientific contributions that African American physicists provide for the international community. The society seeks to raise the general knowledge and appreciation of physics in the African American community.

National Society of Hispanic MBA's
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988 as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," NSHMBA serves 28 chapters and 6,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It exists to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development.

National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers
NOBCChE is committed to the discovery, transmittal, and application of knowledge in the fields of science and engineering. The mission of NOBCChE therefore is to build an eminent community of scientists and engineers by increasing the number of minorities in these fields. NOBCChE will achieve its mission through diverse programs designed to foster professional development and encourage students to pursue careers in science and technical fields. To this end, NOBCChE will establish educational partnerships with school districts, municipalities, businesses, industries, other institutions and organizations in the public and private sectors.

National Urban League
The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream.

National Women's Studies Association
NWSA supports and promotes feminist / womanist teaching, learning, research, and professional and community service at the pre-K through post-secondary levels and serves as a locus of information about the inter-disciplinary field of Women's Studies for those outside the profession. NWSA publishes a newsletter NWSAction and other publications NWSA Journal , an official publication of the National Women's Studies Association, publishes the most up-to-date interdisciplinary, multi-cultural feminist scholarship linking feminist theory with teaching and activism.

Native American Finance Officers Association
The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) is a national organization, founded in 1982 by a dedicated group of tribal finance officers who recognized a need for a forum to share financial information. NAFOA services all Tribal organizations, governments and businesses without regard to income levels. NAFOA realizes that many Tribes do not have the resources and/or training available, therefore offers an annual and quarterly workshops with competitive conference rates. The workshops provide a wide array of speakers, training options, and information.

Native American Journalists Association
The Native American Journalists Association serves and empowers Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures.

Native American Rights Fund
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is a non-profit organization that provides legal representation and technical assistance to Indian tribes, organizations and individuals nationwide.

9to5 National Association of Working Women
9to5, National Association of Working Women is a national, grassroots membership organization that strengthens women's ability to work for economic justice. Founded in 1973, 9to5 has activists in more than 200 cities and members in every state.

Poverty & Race Research Action Council
PRRAC is a non-partisan, national, not-for-profit organization convened by major civil rights, civil liberties and anti-poverty groups. Our purpose is to link social science research to advocacy work in order to successfully address problems at the intersection of race and poverty.

REFORMA REFORMA is a national association to promote library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking.

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
The mission of SACNAS is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for research careers and science teaching professions at all levels. The SACNAS annual National Conference and Teacher Workshops, summer research opportunities, E-mentoring program, and on-line internship/job placement resources are tools that help a diverse community of students, professors, administrators, and K-12 educators achieve expertise within their disciplines.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.

Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
It is the mission of the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists to promote excellence in engineering, science, and mathematics while cultivating the value of cultural diversity by: motivating and mentoring students and professionals; assisting students in securing financial aid and employment opportunities; empowering students, parents, and professionals through educational maes outreach programs; and stimulating successful partnerships with the community, government, and industry to provide tomorrow's leaders.

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
A structured organization aimed at developing a business network that would provide the Hispanic community with cohesion and strength.

Wise-Women
Wise-Women is an international community and network dedicated to supporting women who work as, or aspire to becoming, Web designers, developers, and programmers. Our members are talented, dedicated people from all parts of the world, who come together and share information, tips, and concerns about developing the World Wide Web, in an environment designed to encourage women in this field.