WELCOME to the Washington DC Metro Area Chapter of NAAAHR! The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) is an organization committed to providing a forum where you—the current or aspiring African-American Human Resources professional, can network, share, learn, and provide leadership on issues affecting your career, and the quality of work/life for the workforces we support.  As a professional HR organization, we aim to advance knowledge in the theory and practice of HR management for practitioners at all levels. To that end, the Washington DC NAAAHR Chapter  represents HR professionals, consultants and vendors from Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. 

Additionally, our goal is to provide a wide range of professional development programs that will support our effectiveness as HR professionals.  We will pay particular attention to those challenges that face us as People of Color in non-profits,  corporations and public organizations.  Though we provide support for ALL sectors, particular attention will also be given to the needs of the large group of HR professionals in the public sector—after all, this is DC! And lastly, we will develop and maintain reciprocal relationships with the other HR professional organizations in the area, such as the SHRM, ASTD, CBODN and others.

Our VISION

To be the "first stop" for networking, support, professional development and thought leadership for Human Resources issues effecting African Americans. And, to enhance thought leadership in the broader Human Resources community on topics of particular interest or importance to the African American community.

Our MISSION

To inspire and foster performance excellence and career achievement for African American HR professionals by:

• providing an inviting, informative and inspiring forum for networking and professional development
• contributing to the professional skills and experience of members to foster career enhancement and economic development in our community
• supporting and assisting corporate, association, non-profit and government employers in recruiting, developing and retaining minority employees for leadership positions

MEMBERSHIP

Our member base is comprised of (but not limitied to) professionals from the corporate, non-profit, government, association, consulting and legal professions who have an interest in human resources matters.  Membership is open to all who share the vision, mission and values of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources.

We invite you to join us in this fulfilling endeavor!

DC NAAAHR is a 501(c)3 non-profit professional organization