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Resources

The Multicultural Center values your professional development and recognizes that the exposure to and networking with professional organizations is a valuable resource in your career exploration and in connecting with like-minded students and professionals. Below you will find links of interest, advocacy and a list of diverse professional associations and organizations. 

Links of Interest and Advocacy

  • - The Northeastern Pennsylvania Diversity Education Consortium (NEPDEC) is a non-sectarian, a not-for-profit educational consortium.
  • - The Children’s Defense Fund is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for more than 40 years to ensure a level playing field for all children.
  • - The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is a national public affairs nonprofit organization working to promote and strengthen American pluralism by increasing understanding and improving policies that impact American Muslims.
  • - In partnership with Native peoples and their allies, the National Museum of the American Indian fosters a richer shared human experience through a more informed understanding of Native peoples.
  • - The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, is steadfast in its mission to share the culture and lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally.
  • - Archives Library Information Center provides access to information on American history and government, archival administration, information management, and government documents to NARA staff, archives, and records management professionals, and the general public.
  • - The Tribal College Journal is an online publication that features articles, news, and resources for American Indians in Higher Education.
  • - The Pacifica Radio Archives is the oldest and largest audio collection of public radio programming in the U.S. and an American Treasure.
  • - The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality.
  • - DiversityInc is an online source of news and articles to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity.
  • - Where Women Work is an online portal that showcases the impressive work and achievements of women, while shining a spotlight on the organizations supporting them.
  • - ADL is a global leader in exposing extremism and delivering anti-bias education, and is a leading organization in training law enforcement.

Asian Professional Associations & Organizations

  •  is the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian membership organization for business professionals in North America, with 60,000+ senior executives, professionals, and MBA/undergraduate students. (Right-click to open)
  •  is dedicated to advancing the Asian American marketing and advertising industry for Asian American consumers through education, advocacy, and collaboration. (Right-click to open)
  •  is committed to providing a platform for empowering Asian American professionals working in the built environment.
  •  believes in promoting diversity in news coverage and in newsrooms.
  •  inspires, develops, and promotes Asian American and minority professionals to maximize their career and leadership potential.
  •  is committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian Pacific American communities through education, outreach, advocacy, and service.
  •  is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students. (Right-click to open)
  •  is a non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders.
  •  fosters the advancement of the Vietnamese American community.
  •  is dedicated to advancing its members to help them achieve their full career potential.

Black Professional Associations & Organizations

  •  ensures the input of African Americans into the discussion and development of energy policies, regulations, R&D technologies and environmental issues.
  •  promotes and advances the profession of African Psychology.
  •  is an organized network of black women physicians committed to the improvement of public health and health equity.
  •  is devoted to the success of the nation’s children, particularly children of African descent.
  •  is an inspirational and unique career development and networking powerhouse.
  •  is the leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance.
  •  provides career development as well as educational and other support to its members worldwide. (Right-click to open)
  •  is committed to enhancing quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry.
  •  leads in the creation of educational opportunities and economic growth for African Americans.
  •  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.
  •  is the only professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of African Americans as prosecutors. (Right-click to open)
  •  is a professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of black leadership in the public sector. 
  •  is dedicated to serving culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. (Right-click to open)
  •  promotes the professional well-being of African American physicist and physics students. (Right-click to open)

Hispanic/Latina(o) Professional Associations & Organizations

  •  is committed to serving the interests of Hispanic Americans in the economics profession. (Right-click to open)
  •  is the country’s leading professional latino non-profit organization. (Right-click to open)
  •  is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Latino professionals. (Right-click to open)
  •  promotes the advancement of Hispanic/Latinos in management and C-suite leadership positions in healthcare.
  •  is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Hispanic nurses to improve the healthcare of our communities.
  •  is led by Latino executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts.
  • : is the leading association of Hispanics/Latinos working in finance, accounting and related professions. Offers workshops, mentorships and other programs.
  • : prepares Hispanics/Latinos f