Founded in 1983, NAPA strives to promote the practice of anthropology, both within the discipline and among private and public organizations. NAPA continues to grow as anthropologists engaged in practice have developed broader professional opportunities both inside and outside the Academic realm. There are currently more than 1,000 NAPA members, working in both the private and public sectors. These members receive NAPA Bulletins, directories, professional mentoring, networking opportunities, and discounts on NAPA-sponsored workshops.
NAPA is a section of the American Anthropological Association (AAA), and NAPA members receive full AAA materials and benefits. NAPA members use anthropological training to address current issues related to: public health organizational and community development information technology systems housing social justice law the media marketing environmental management the arts. This is your gateway to join NAPA. The resources on this website will help you to get more involved in NAPA, or to simply understand more about the organization. Other links on this page detail NAPA as an organization: our mission and members, our programs and practice.