National Association for Black Engagement with Asia
Build your career in Asia with a community that gets it. Connect with Black professionals and students navigating opportunities across Asia-related fields.
NABEA is where Black professionals and students working in Asia-related fields find their people. We're diplomats in Bangkok, academics in DC, teachers in Taipei, artists in Tokyo, entrepreneurs in Seoul, and much much more.
If Asia is part of your work or your future, you belong here. We are your sounding board, your referral network, and your reminder that you're not the only one in the room.
Who We Are
What’s Happening
We host monthly networking events, language groups, career workshops, and regional meetups worldwide.
Browse the calendar, find what fits your schedule, and show up. That's how members land opportunities, find mentors, and build the relationships that matter. All events are free for members.
Join 450+ Black Professionals & students Connected to Asia
✓Your network, amplified: Networking events with professionals across government, private sector, and academia
✓ Mentorship that matters: Matched with experienced members in your field
✓ First access: Job postings, fellowships, and opportunities in US-Asia work sent directly to you
✓ Community events: Regional meetups, language groups, and member-only discussions
✓ Real talk: A space to discuss the unique experience of being Black in Asia-related fields
