
President & Chairman, NAAAP National (National Association of Asian American Professionals)
Greater Philadelphia Area

President & Chairman, NAAAP National (National Association of Asian American Professionals)
Greater Philadelphia Area
Brad Baldia attended The Hill School, an elite private boarding school in Pottstown, PA. Brad received his BA in English and Biology from Bucknell University and a Masters in Public Health from Temple University. In 1995, Brad served as a White House Intern in the Office of Presidential Personnel. He currently works as the Director of the South East Philadelphia Collaborative. In addition, he works extensively with Asian community organizations on a local and national level, such as the Pan Asian Association of Greater Philadelphia and the National Association of Asian American Professionals (Brad is Past-President of the Philadelphia Chapter and was elected in August, 2006 as Executive Vice President of NAAAP National).
He serves on various boards including the Multicultural Affairs Congress (Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau), the Asian American Health Care Network, Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition and the Filipino American National Historical Society (National Trustee). Brad is a member of the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Advisory Committee as well as FBI Philadelphia's Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee.
Mr. Baldia has received numerous awards for his efforts, including the "Unsung Heroes Award" by Keystone Mercy Health Plan and "National Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award" by the National Conference for Community and Justice. In 2002, he was recognized as one of the "Top 30 Most Influential Asians in America Under the Age of 30". Most recently, Brad was one of fifty people citywide who was nominated for the "Spirit of Philadelphia Award".
Mr. Baldia has served as Media Relations for the Day Without an Immigrant Coalition and has been a strong advocate in the fight for Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
Development/Fundraising, Media Relations, PR, Political Advocacy
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
March 2007 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Coordinate a coalition 14 different nonprofits who have afterschool programs and are committed to youth empowerment/leadership development in Southeast Philadelphia.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
March 2004 — March 2007 (3 years 1 month)
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2004 — September 2006 (2 years 1 month)
(Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)
January 2001 — January 2004 (3 years 1 month)
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
August 1995 — May 1996 (10 months)
MPH, Public Health, 1998 — 2000
BA, English and Biology, 1991 — 1995
• National Association of Asian American Professionals
• Multicultural Affairs Congress (Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau)
• Filipino American National Historical Society
• Pan Asian Association of Greater Philadelphia
• Asian American Health Care Network
• Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition
• PA Attorney General’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Advisory Committee
• FBI Philadelphia's Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, NaFFAA, Asian Community, Philadelphia Asian Community
• “National Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award”, National Conference for Community and Justice, NCCJ – 1998 for exemplary commitment and service to others.
• “Unsung Heroes Award”, Keystone Mercy Health Plan – 1998 in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to the youth of Philadelphia.
• “Presidential Award”, Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia – 1998 for commitment and service to the Filipino community, both locally and nationally.
• “Top 30, Under 30” – Voted one of the 30 Most Influential Asians in America Under the Age of 30 in November, 2002 by PoliticalCircus.
• NAAAP National Venture of the Year Award in August, 2006 to NAAAP Philadelphia.