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Organizations

The Chinese American Citizens Alliance Greater New York

The Chinese American Citizens Alliance honors many of the same virtues and values of the NYRA, and in turn also works to enhance New York for future generations to come. It is an organization to empower Chinese Americans, as citizens of the United States of America, by advocating for Chinese-American interests based on the principles of fairness and equal opportunity. They are guided by the ideals of patriotism, civility, dedication to family and culture, and the highest ethical and moral standards.

Place NYC

Place NYC advocates for a high quality, challenging education for every student in all NYC DOE Public Schools by increasing the academic rigor of all school curricula. The parent leaders of PLACE NYC envision integrated classrooms of life-long learners where all students from across the entire learning ability spectrum are fully supported. Accelerated curricula at all grade levels improve individual student outcomes, advance integration efforts and strengthen school quality.

Queens Parent United

QPU is a coalition of parents, families, and other community stakeholders committed to pursuing excellence in our public school system for all by improving schools within each local community.

Hotel Chinese Association of USA

The purpose and mission of the Hotel Chinese Association is to help all hotel Chinese employees successfully obtain an equal treatment working environment, thereby providing a communication and vocational training platform. We fully coordinate and cooperate with hotel management authorities and hotel unions to support and complete the association. As for the plan for the members, we will use the voice of the association to continuously develop the members and unite the strength of all members to enhance the influence of our hotel Chinese association in the mainstream society and make contributions to the society.

Asian American Community Empowerment (BRACE)

BRACE (Asian American Community Empowerment) was founded by seven Chinese American organizations. Its mission is to promote the unity of the community, to advance the civic voice of the Asian diaspora, and to fight for equal rights and treatment for Asian Americans.

Coalition of Asian Americans for Civil Rights – CAACR

The CAACR is dedicated towards sparking and maintaining movements and protests for the better of NYC. Like the NYRA, it was behind the uprising and activism against cancelling the SHSAT, which would’ve harmed many.

Kyuramen (donated)

Kyuramen is a ramen chain founded by entrepreneur Gary Lin. Having studied the art of ramen-making innately in Japan, Lin absorbed the essence of Japanese ramen in order to master the art and provide high-quality yet affordable ramen to brand new audiences. As their website states, the mission of KyuRamen is to “let our general working class and student population enjoy the stress-free Ramen in a stress-free environment.”

Laundromat Energy LLC (donated)

Laundromat Energy LLC is a New York Domestic Limited-Liability Company filed on March 23, 2018.

Advisors

Yiatin Chu

• Bio: Yiatin Chu is Co-Founder & Co-Vice President of PLACE NYC and Co-Founder & President of Asian Wave Alliance. She is an advocate for educational reform, school choice and merit-based admissions.
• Education:
  • Binghamton University (BA)
  • Boston University (MBA)
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/ycinnewyork
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/yiatin-c-4449ab
• Website:
  • https://placenyc.org/our-team/
  • https://www.asianwavealliance.org/about

Wai Wah Chin

• Bio: Wai Wah Chin, an adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute, is the founding president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, an all-volunteer organization advocating for equal rights for New Yorkers, especially in education. A graduate of Yale, Princeton, and Columbia, Chin is a relentless advocate for the Chinese American Community, with a professional background in private equity.
• Education:
  • Yale University (BA)
  • Princeton University (MA)
  • Columbia University (MBA)
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/wai-wah-chin-458835161
• Website:
  • https://manhattan.institute/person/wai-wah-chin
  • http://www.cacagny.org/about-us.html

Phil Wong

• Bio: Phil Wong is President of CACAGNY and former President of District 24 CEC.
• Education: 
• Social Media Handles:
• Website: http://www.cacagny.org/about-us.html

Donghui Zang

• Bio: Donghui Zang is a Co-Founder of New York City Residents Alliance (NYRA) and Wall Street Financial Analyst. He graduated from Rice University and previously worked at JP Morgan and Citigroup.
• Education: Rice University
• Social Media Handles: https://www.facebook.com/donghui.zang

Website: https://www.donghuiforny.com/

Al Suhu

• Bio: Al Suhu is the President of District 26 CEC.
• Education: 
• Social Media Handles:

Website: https://www.cdec26.org/councilinformation/members.html

Lu Zhao

• Bio: Lu Zhao is the First Vice-President of District 28 CEC.
• Education: 
• Social Media Handles:
• Website: https://www.cecd28.org/members.html

 

Elected Officials

Robert Holden 

• Bio: Robert F. Holden is an American professor, graphic designer, and the New York City Council member for the 30th district, representing several neighborhoods in the borough of Queens.
• Education:
  • New York City College of Technology (AAS)
  • Queens College (BA)
  • Hunter College (MFA)
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/BobHoldenNYC
  • https://www.facebook.com/bobholdencitycouncil/
  • https://www.instagram.com/bobholdennyc/?hl=en

Website: https://council.nyc.gov/district-30/

 

Linda Lee

• Bio: Linda Lee is an American politician from New York City who is the city councilmember of New York City’s 23rd City Council district, representing the Democratic Party. Lee grew up in Oakland Gardens, Queens. She received her B.A. from Barnard College and her Master’s of Social Work from Columbia University.
• Education:
  • Barnard College (BA)
  • Columbia University (MSW)
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/LindaLeeforNYC
  • https://www.facebook.com/lindaleefornyc/
  • https://www.instagram.com/lindaleefornyc/
• Website: https://council.nyc.gov/linda-lee/

 

Sandra Ung

• Bio: Sandra Ung is a Cambodian-born American attorney and politician from New York City. She is a member of the New York City Council for the 20th district, which is based in Flushing, Queens.
• Education:
  • Hunter College (BA)
  • Columbia Law School (JD)
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/SandraForNY1
  • https://www.facebook.com/SANDRAFORNY1
  • https://www.instagram.com/cmsandraung/
• Website: https://council.nyc.gov/district-20/

 

Lester Chang

• Bio: Lester Chang is an American politician who is a member of New York’s 49th State Assembly district; he defeated longtime Democratic incumbent Peter J. Abbate Jr. in the 2022 New York State Assembly election.

• Education:
  • Brooklyn College
  • SUNY Maritime College

• Social Media Handles:
  • https://x.com/AMLesterChangNY?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
  • https://www.instagram.com/lester_for_ny/
  • https://www.facebook.com/AssemblymanLesterChangNY/

Website: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Lester-Chang/contact/

 

John Liu

• Bio: John Liu is an American politician in New York City. A member of the Democratic Party, he is a member of the New York State Senate for the 16th district in northeast Queens.
• Education:
  • Binghamton University
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://www.facebook.com/Liu.NYC
  • https://twitter.com/LiuNewYork
  • https://www.instagram.com/johnliuny
• Website: https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/john-c-liu/contact

 

Ron Kim 

• Bio: Ron Kim is an American politician from New York City. He serves in the New York State Assembly representing the 40th District.
• Education:
  • Hamilton College (BA)
  • Baruch College (MPA)
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/rontkim
  • https://www.facebook.com/rontkim
  • https://www.instagram.com/rk4ny
• Website: https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Ron-Kim/contact/

 

Grace Meng 

• Bio: Grace Meng is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York’s 6th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, her district is in the New York City borough of Queens. Meng represented the 22nd district in the New York State Assembly from 2009 until 2012. She is the first Asian American elected to Congress from New York.
• Education:
  • University of Michigan
  • Cardozo School of Law
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/Grace4NY
  • https://www.instagram.com/grace4ny/
  • https://www.facebook.com/grace4ny
• Website: https://meng.house.gov/

 

William Colton

• Bio: William Colton is an American politician who represents District 47 in the New York State Assembly. First elected to the Assembly in 1996, Colton currently serves as Majority Whip.
• Education:
  • Brooklyn College
  • St. John’s University School of Law
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/AMWilliamColton
  • https://www.facebook.com/william.colton.9
  • https://www.instagram.com/william.colton.9
• Website: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/William-Colton/

 

Toby Ann Stavisky 

• Bio: Toby Ann Stavisky is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Senate, having held a seat since 1999. She represents the 11th district.
• Education:
  • Syracuse University
  • Hunter College
  • Queens College
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/tobystavisky
  • https://www.facebook.com/TobyAnnStavisky/
  • https://www.instagram.com/senatorstavisky/
• Website: https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/toby-ann-stavisky

 

Edward Braunstein

• Bio: Edward Braunstein is an American politician from Bayside, Queens. He is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 26th Assembly District in Queens, New York.
• Education:
  • SUNY University at Albany
  • New York Law School
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/edbraunstein
  • https://www.facebook.com/EdBraunstein
• Website: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/

 

Andrew Gounardes

• Bio: Andrew Gounardes is an American lawyer and politician. He is a Democrat and a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 26th district.
• Education:
  • Hunter College
  • George Washington University Law School
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/AndrewHevesi
  • https://www.facebook.com/AssemblymanAndrewHevesi
• Website: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Andrew-Hevesi/contact/

 

Donovan Richards

• Bio: Donovan Richards is an American politician serving as the Borough President of Queens. He is also a former New York City Council member, having represented the 31st district.
• Education:
  • Vaughn College
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://twitter.com/QnsBPRichards
  • https://www.facebook.com/QueensBPRichards
• Website: https://queensbp.org/

 

Eric Adams

• Bio: Eric Adams is an American politician and former police officer, serving as the 110th mayor of New York City since 2022.
• Education:
  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://www.instagram.com/nycmayor/?hl=en
  • https://www.facebook.com/NYCMayor/
  • https://twitter.com/NYCMayor

Website: https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/index.page

Susan Zhuang

• Bio: Susan Zhuang is an American politician serving as a member of the New York City Council. She represents the 43rd district. 
• Education:
  • SUNY Oswego
  • University of Southern Indiana
• Social Media Handles:
  • https://www.instagram.com/cmsusanzhuang/
  • https://x.com/CMSusanZhuanghttps://twitter.com/NYCMayor

Website: https://council.nyc.gov/district-43/