Hi, I am Shu, the founder of RISE NYC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost ten years of experience in mental health and social work, most of it in leadership roles. I am based in Brooklyn, and being a mother shapes everything I do here.

I built RISE NYC because I kept seeing the gaps. Building a life in New York City, especially as an immigrant or someone navigating a new culture and a new chapter, is hard in ways that are not always visible. So many people are doing their best with very little support around them.

Becoming a mother made it feel more urgent. It brought a deeper understanding of what families actually need, and a stronger desire to build a community where no one has to figure it all out alone. And with AI changing everything so fast, I wanted to make sure the people I care about are not left behind.

I founded RISE NYC for the women who need space to heal, the families finding their footing, and anyone ready to step into what comes next.

I am really glad you are here.