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Heard from our Community: Why I Support Serica, with Melanie Chen

6/9/2026

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  • 7 days ago
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We're thrilled to share a beautiful video from our longtime supporter Melanie Chen, Managing Director at UHY Advisors Inc. and Partner at UHY LLP, spotlighting Serica's 2026 AAPI Trailblazers Gala and our impact!


Watch her video above for a wonderful visual story about her journey as a working mother, her personal advocacy for paid maternal leave at her company, and why supporting Serica's mission is so meaningful to her. Thank you Melanie for this amazing video, and we are so honored to have you as part of our community!


Read more about our programs & events that support AAPI women leadership:


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.



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