Leading Across Differences: Expanding Perspectives in Asian Leadership
6–8 PM EST, Thursday, April 2, 2026
The New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health (NYCAAMH) and the Asian Student Support Group (ASSG) at NYU Silver are joining together once more to host an event focused on rethinking what leadership looks like across cultures. This event will bring together Asian leaders in social work and the helping professions to explore how leadership is shaped across cultures. Moderated by NYCAAMH’s Co-Executive Director, Daniel Tanh, LCSW, panelists will share insights about how they navigate leadership challenges while staying grounded in their values and cultural identities.
Refreshments will be provided, and there will be time to connect with panelists and fellow attendees during the event.
Join us!
This event is open to all who are interested in leadership, advocacy, and professional development.
It will happen on Zoom and in person at The Parlor @ NYU Silver (1 Washington Square N, New York, NY 10003).
Please RSVP through this form for both in-person and online attendance. The Zoom registration link will be on the RSVP form.
See you soon!
Meet the Panelists
Qiuyuan Liu, LCSW, DSW (She/Her/Hers), Director, Anxiety Disorders Center, Child Mind Institute
Qiuyuan Liu, LCSW, DSW, is the Director of the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute in New York City. She specializes in the evidence-based treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety disorders, including OCD, social anxiety, and selective mutism. Dr. Liu is particularly interested in culturally responsive mental health care and has extensive experience working with immigrant families and Mandarin-speaking communities. She received her MSW and Doctor of Social Work degrees from the NYU Silver School of Social Work and is passionate about mentoring and supporting the next generation of clinicians.
Kelsey Louie, MSW, MBA (He/Him/His), CEO, The Door and Broome Street Academy
Kelsey Louie, MSW, MBA, is the CEO of The Door and Broome Street Academy Charter HS, that serve more than 10,000 young people annually. The proud son of immigrant parents, Kelsey is an Asian-American social worker and nonprofit leader focused on advancing equity in youth development and mental health. Under his leadership, The Door has expanded innovative, integrated models of care that address the social and structural barriers young people face. Kelsey is an adjunct professor and doctoral student at NYU, where his research examines barriers to mental health care for youth and the development of more culturally responsive systems.
Juhi Malhotra, DSW, LCSW, BA (She/Her/Hers), Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Practicum Education & Community Partnerships, New York University Silver School of Social Work
Juhi Malhotra is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Practicum Education & Community Partnerships at NYU Silver, with over 15 years of clinical experience. At Elmhurst Hospital Center, she held leadership roles in the Mobile Crisis Unit and Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program and later served as Associate Director of Social Work in Psychiatry, overseeing the Assertive Community Treatment Program and supervising inpatient caseworkers. Her background includes community psychiatry, crisis intervention, diagnostic assessment, and multidisciplinary care, as well as CBT and group work in ambulatory behavioral health. She previously advised and taught at Columbia University School of Social Work. She holds an MSW and DSW from NYU.
Xai / Sai / Yang (He/Him/His), Mobile Crisis Social Worker, Interborough Development and Consultation Center, Member, Social Workers for Justice
Xai /Sai/ Yang, LMSW (He/Him/His; They/Them/Theirs) is a Hmong (Southeast Asian) Mental Health Social Worker. Xai leverages a diverse background in union and political organizing, child welfare, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, public policy, clinical expertise, and social justice advocacy. His passion lies in empowering others to embrace their vulnerabilities and grow into their best selves with a never-ending sprinkle of self-love.
Xai is a son, uncle, and brother to 9 siblings. They hold a BSW from St. Cloud State University and a MSW from Columbia University. Xai has 25+ houseplants and enjoys biking and checking off his never-ending travel list.
About Our Partner: ASSG @ NYU Silver
The Asian Student Support Group (ASSG) at NYU Silver School of Social work is a student-led group that seeks to offer a safe space for Asian-identifying students to explore their Asian identity as developing social workers, to celebrate their uniqueness, and to gather as a community for support.