Bio
Yan Xia’s research areas include immigrant youth behavioral and mental health, parent-adolescent communication and relationship, strengths and stress among Asian immigrant families, adolescent substance abuse, program evaluation, and Chinese adolescent social competence. She previously served on the Asian Community and Culture Center Board, where she aimed to promote culturally sensitive service delivery and engagement in public speech to reduce the barriers of seeking mental and behavioral services among Asian and Asian American populations. Xia is also a member of the Board of Directors for National Council of Family Relations (NCFR) and a member of Expert Working Group in Department of Economic and Social Affairs Family Focus for United Nations (UNDESA). She also has been granted a fellow status on the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Updated 7/14/25