Join us for Community In Action—a dynamic gathering of youth, parents, and community leaders exploring mental health through storytelling, research, and collective action. Held at UCA’s 2026 Chinese American Convention, this Mental Health Summit features engaging youth and parent tracks, with speakers including Alan Z on AAPI identity and mental health, and Dr. Yi Jia (“Doctor Panda”) on family well-being and resilience. Discover youth-led poster presentations and lightning talks, take part in hands-on QPR suicide prevention training, and explore a vibrant community showcase and book fair. We’ll even be hosting a talent show and special cultural events! Get ready to make memories and connections that last a lifetime, because this once-in-a-decade event is one you don’t want to miss.

Monday, June 29th

Tuesday, June 30th

Submit Your Work!

Ready to network and share your passion with the world? Good news: We’re accepting abstracts for poster submissions for our Young Scholars & Advocates Session!

We invite projects that explore, understand, and promote well-being among AAPI youth, families, and communities, particularly in the context of increasingly complex sociocultural and political environments. Submissions may address mental health directly or more broadly examine identity, community engagement, advocacy, and resilience. Merit Awards will be available for youth presenters (ages 15-24 years).

Click on the button below to submit. Questions? Email info@ucawaves.org. We look forward to your submissions and to advancing conversations that uplift AAPI communities through WAVES in action!

Chunying Zhao is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to providing mental health support, education, and community advocacy. She specializes in LGBTQ mental health, trauma resilience, and mental health education.

Chunying serves coordinates Mental Health First Aid training at UCA WAVES , and co- directs culturally congruent training for WAVES peer support specialists , volunteers , and community members .  Chunying has a strong background in education, previously serving as a teacher, curriculum writer, and mentor in Baltimore County Public schools. She is passionate about making mental health resources accessible. 

Chunying Zhao is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to providing mental health support, education, and community advocacy. She specializes in LGBTQ mental health, trauma resilience, and mental health education.

Chunying serves coordinates Mental Health First Aid training at UCA WAVES , and co- directs culturally congruent training for WAVES peer support specialists , volunteers , and community members .  Chunying has a strong background in education, previously serving as a teacher, curriculum writer, and mentor in Baltimore County Public schools. She is passionate about making mental health resources accessible. 

Chunying Zhao is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to providing mental health support, education, and community advocacy. She specializes in LGBTQ mental health, trauma resilience, and mental health education.

Chunying serves coordinates Mental Health First Aid training at UCA WAVES , and co- directs culturally congruent training for WAVES peer support specialists , volunteers , and community members .  Chunying has a strong background in education, previously serving as a teacher, curriculum writer, and mentor in Baltimore County Public schools. She is passionate about making mental health resources accessible. 

Chunying Zhao is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to providing mental health support, education, and community advocacy. She specializes in LGBTQ mental health, trauma resilience, and mental health education.

Chunying serves coordinates Mental Health First Aid training at UCA WAVES , and co- directs culturally congruent training for WAVES peer support specialists , volunteers , and community members .  Chunying has a strong background in education, previously serving as a teacher, curriculum writer, and mentor in Baltimore County Public schools. She is passionate about making mental health resources accessible. 

Chunying Zhao is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to providing mental health support, education, and community advocacy. She specializes in LGBTQ mental health, trauma resilience, and mental health education.

Chunying serves coordinates Mental Health First Aid training at UCA WAVES , and co- directs culturally congruent training for WAVES peer support specialists , volunteers , and community members .  Chunying has a strong background in education, previously serving as a teacher, curriculum writer, and mentor in Baltimore County Public schools. She is passionate about making mental health resources accessible. 

Chunying Zhao is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to providing mental health support, education, and community advocacy. She specializes in LGBTQ mental health, trauma resilience, and mental health education.

Chunying serves coordinates Mental Health First Aid training at UCA WAVES , and co- directs culturally congruent training for WAVES peer support specialists , volunteers , and community members .  Chunying has a strong background in education, previously serving as a teacher, curriculum writer, and mentor in Baltimore County Public schools. She is passionate about making mental health resources accessible. 

Chunying Zhao is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to providing mental health support, education, and community advocacy. She specializes in LGBTQ mental health, trauma resilience, and mental health education.

Chunying serves coordinates Mental Health First Aid training at UCA WAVES , and co- directs culturally congruent training for WAVES peer support specialists , volunteers , and community members .  Chunying has a strong background in education, previously serving as a teacher, curriculum writer, and mentor in Baltimore County Public schools. She is passionate about making mental health resources accessible. 

Chunying Zhao is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to providing mental health support, education, and community advocacy. She specializes in LGBTQ mental health, trauma resilience, and mental health education.

Chunying serves coordinates Mental Health First Aid training at UCA WAVES , and co- directs culturally congruent training for WAVES peer support specialists , volunteers , and community members .  Chunying has a strong background in education, previously serving as a teacher, curriculum writer, and mentor in Baltimore County Public schools. She is passionate about making mental health resources accessible. 

Chunying Zhao is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to providing mental health support, education, and community advocacy. She specializes in LGBTQ mental health, trauma resilience, and mental health education.

Chunying serves coordinates Mental Health First Aid training at UCA WAVES , and co- directs culturally congruent training for WAVES peer support specialists , volunteers , and community members .  Chunying has a strong background in education, previously serving as a teacher, curriculum writer, and mentor in Baltimore County Public schools. She is passionate about making mental health resources accessible. 

Chunying Zhao is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to providing mental health support, education, and community advocacy. She specializes in LGBTQ mental health, trauma resilience, and mental health education.

Chunying serves coordinates Mental Health First Aid training at UCA WAVES , and co- directs culturally congruent training for WAVES peer support specialists , volunteers , and community members .  Chunying has a strong background in education, previously serving as a teacher, curriculum writer, and mentor in Baltimore County Public schools. She is passionate about making mental health resources accessible.