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RECOGNITION

This space holds a list of recognition for people from Asian American Civic Scholars as well as recognition for AACS itself.

  • In 2023, AACS became a certifying organization for the president's volunteer service award. More information will be given out on members of AACS that qualify for this award.


  • AACS celebrates notable mental health advocates across the St. Louis region. Their pictures and descriptions are located below in the gallery.

  • These members include:

    • Michelle Li- Journalist (news anchor), Co-Founder of Very Asian Foundation

    • Min Liu- Professor of Health Communication at SIUE, AACS Advisor

    • Venerable Jue Huang- Buddhist monastic of Fo Guang Shang Monastery

    • Fatima Amshatar- Neuroscientist, Arabic Teacher, Event Coordinator

    • Hemla Singaravelu- Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    • Luka Cai- Community Organizer, Founder and Director at St. Louis Queer and Support Healthline

    • Eiwei Chen- Researcher

    • Stuti Dasgupta- AACS Executive Team Director, Mental Health First Aider

    • Alex Zhang- Head of Mental Health Initiative, Executive Team, Mental Health First Aider

    • Emily Yang- AACS member, Mental Health First Aider


  • In 2022, members from AACS attended the OCA Advocate STL 50th Year Gala.

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