
Celebrating
5 Years!
NEW: 5 Year Impact Report
NEW: 5 Year Impact Report

Mission
Redefine
THRIVE
Thriving Asians is dedicated to uplifting the mental health, leadership, and holistic success of Asians across the diaspora.
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We’re leading the way in breaking cultural stigma - integrating Asian values & perspectives into empowering mental health messaging.
We’re changing the narrative - elevating community voices and culturally meaningful practices that support mental health.
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We’re expanding the definition of success to be holistic and inclusive of mental health.
When we’re mentally healthy, we’re in the best mindset to succeed in school, career, family, relationships, and all other meaningful areas of life.
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We’re challenging community members to own their power as role models & leaders to shape mentally healthier families & communities.
We’re shaping the next generation of leadership - training & cultivating interest in mental health professions among Asian young leaders.

Core Messaging
Asian Mental
Health Matters
Mental Health Creates
a Foundation to Thrive
Self-Care is Essential
for Holistic Success
Culture & Community
Supports Mental Health
We Hold Power as
Leaders & Role Models
We Can Shape Mentally Healthier
Families, Communities
& Next Generation

Meet the Founder
Michelle G. Garcia is a second-generation Filipina American who is passionate about supporting the mental health of Asian youth, families, and communities.
Michelle started her career in global education, health & human rights - working in education in Southeast Asia; refugee resettlement in New York; human rights programming in the Middle East; and justice, equity, diversity & inclusion programming in higher education.
Following her own experiences of burnout and trauma, Michelle transitioned to the mental health field. She became a mental health educator & trainer; and learned self-compassion, self-care, and stress management strategies that were transformative for her own wellbeing.
Since 2019, Michelle has worked as a consultant specializing in the intersection of mental health, culture, and leadership. She founded Thriving Asians to advance culturally meaningful mental health education & initiatives reflective of shared Asian values; and to cultivate mental health leadership among the next generation of Asian youth.

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