NAPO Press Kit

ABOUT NAPO

The National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO) has over 3,500 members worldwide dedicated to helping people and organizations bring order and efficiency to their lives.

OUR VISION

NAPO envisions a future where every member, regardless of niche or background, unites within a thriving ecosystem that celebrates our collective expertise and encourages belonging, respect, and trust.

OUR MISSION

NAPO’s mission is to empower its members by providing quality education, fostering connections through a vibrant knowledge-sharing community, and offering opportunities to elevate their skills and expertise.

OUR HISTORY

It all started in a Los Angeles living room in 1983, when a small group of women offering organizing services gathered to network and exchange ideas. As early pioneers in an emerging industry, they quickly recognized the value of sharing their knowledge and supporting one another.

WHAT WE DO

NAPO is a professional association offering membership to professionals working in the organizing and productivity industry.

We offer:
• Continuing education and professional development through NAPO University
• Credentialing through the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers^®
• An Annual Summit featuring industry experts
• Information on working with organizing and productivity professionals
• An online professional member directory

RESOURCES

Productivity in the Workplace: The "Age Issue" Isn't What You Think (NAPO Survey, January 2020)

Declutter to De-Stress - Disorganization Uniquely Impacts Genders and Generations (NAPO Survey, January 2020)

How Clutter Affects Men vs. Women (NAPO Survey, December 2019)

MEDIA CONTACT

Executive Director
Jalene Bowersmith, CAE
jalene.bowersmith@napo.net