Keya Shah is a dedicated professional with a strong focus on mental health advocacy and community outreach, currently serving as a Hotline Volunteer for Asian Family Support Services of Austin and a Community Outreach Intern for the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative. With extensive experience as a Training and Resources Officer for the Mental Health Initiative for South Asians Inc., Keya has actively worked to reduce mental health stigma and provide culturally competent resources. Keya's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minors in Asian-American Studies and Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. Experience also includes roles as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Volunteer Research Assistant, and web editor for Apricity Magazine, highlighting a commitment to research, education, and community service.
Asian Family Support Services of Austin
Asian Family Support Services of Austin, or AFSSA (formerly SAHELI) is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, that provides assistance to Asian and immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking. We envision and promote healthy, abuse-free Asian communities through support and access to social services, community-based initiatives and advocacy, and awareness through educational programs.