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So, What Can We Do?”: From Awareness to Advocacy in Asian Community Mental Health
May 9 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dr. Lisa Suzuki’s research team is working to understand the impact of race-based trauma in the Asian American community and plans to share their scholarship through a research and community in-person event. The panel will focus on updating attendees about the pressing issues facing Asian communities in New York City. It aims to empower attendees with practical insights, enabling them to undertake meaningful advocacy to address the community’s challenges. This event is funded by the NYU Steinhardt Office of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging’s Diversity Innovation Grant.
The diverse speakers will share their expertise, representing a range of institutions throughout New York City.
Speakers: (more speakers to be announced!)
Naoki Yaguchi – Attorney
Hua-Yu Sebastian Cherng – Vice Dean for Research and Equity at NYU Steinhardt Office of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging
Joo Han – Deputy director at Asian American Federation
Jagruti D. Bhalla-Shah – Mount Sinai’s Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program
Kindly adhere to our stringent NYU security clearance policy by confirming your attendance. Please RSVP to hk2851@nyu.edu with your full name, title, and affiliation by 5/6 at 5:00 pm ET.