- Apr 14
- 2 min read
At the Serica Initiative, we are proud to advance the impact of the Asian diaspora in America through storytelling, empowering, and convening — including the achievements of AAPI women leaders!
Read more about our programs & events that support AAPI women leadership:
Serica Storytellers: Leading with Impact, celebrating Asian American voices in the boardroom
Serica Storytellers: Janet Yang & celebrating Asian and AAPI filmmaking
Our Rising Stars Award, that recognizes young, dynamic AAPI women leaders that are pioneering impact in their fields
Our annual Trailblazers Gala — this year, celebrating The Power of Us
We're thrilled to continue spotlighting the incredible AAPI women leaders in our community — including Melanie Chen, a longtime Serica supporter & Managing Director at UHY Advisors Inc. and Partner at UHY LLP! Beyond her extensive experience bridging US-China business, Melanie is also an incredible visual and digital storyteller. Watch her video above to hear more about her insights on joyfully embracing aging, the women who inspire her, and why she's happy to be told she's "acting like a kid!"
More about Melanie Chen:
Melanie has more than 20 years of experience in tax and accounting services on cross-border acquisitions and public offerings between the United States and China. She established the China Group at UHY in 2005. Under her leadership, UHY has become the leading professional services firm in providing integrated accounting, tax and business solutions to Chinese companies going public and making investments in the United States.
Melanie has diversified experience in tax, accounting and legal practices in both China and the U.S., including with two Big 4 accounting firms and a law firm. She is a licensed attorney in both New York and China, as well as a licensed CPA in California. Melanie specializes in providing integrated tax, accounting and consulting to multinational companies doing cross-border investments in China and the U.S.





