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Dr. Fang Miao
Scholar · Author · Educator · Life Coach · Professional Fellow Dr. Fang Miao is a New York–based women’s leadership and resilience coach, author, and nonprofit executive whose work elevates the lived realities of Asian women—especially the cultural constraints, stereotyping, discrimination, and pressure to stay silent that can limit personal agency and safety. She is the Founder and President of the Association for the Protection of Asian Women in America (PAWA), where she leads mission-driven strategy, governance, and community programming designed to strengthen self-protection awareness, expand support networks, and empower Asian women and families to thrive. PAWA has collaborated with Harvard Business School, MIT and Cornell University on programs to drive transformation by individuals and organizations.
Recognized for her public voice and advocacy, Dr. Miao received a Bronze Stevie Award for Thought Leadership of the Year at the 2024 American Business Awards. Her thought leadership consistently centers on self-awareness, wisdom, and practical empowerment—translating into programs that combine emotional skills, situational preparedness, and community connection. She has been featured in business and leadership media for her approach to blending compassion with actionable transformation, and for building platforms that help women move from survival to sustained confidence. With a Doctor of Business Administration and a foundation in coaching and communication training, Dr. Miao brings both academic rigor and practitioner depth to her work. Earlier in her career, she served as a Chief Consultant and Life Coach in China, where she developed a proprietary therapeutic coaching model integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). She also trained clients in public speaking and executive presence—helping them communicate with clarity, authority, and authenticity. The essence of a life coach’s mission is to help clients assess where they are and help them map where they want to be. Focus areas: Asian women’s empowerment • thought leadership • women’s safety and well-being • resilience and self-efficacy • mindfulness-based coaching • SEL-informed personal development • leadership and communication Selected recognition and features: Bronze Stevie Award, Thought Leadership of the Year (2024) • Featured in New York Business Journal and other leadership profiles. |
Publications & Ongoing Work
Dr. Miao is the author of Love to the Extreme: A Miracle Unfolds, a bilingual work that illustrates how compassion, clarity, and the transformative force of love can reshape people’s lives and families. The book has received strong editorial praise and multiple international recognitions, reflecting its resonance with readers seeking healing, strength, and renewed purpose.
In her ongoing academic development, Dr. Miao serves as a Professional Fellow of the Institute of Coaching, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, where she engages with research-informed approaches to coaching, behavior change, and human development. She is also an active member of the American Psychological Society (APS) and the Academy of Management (AOM), participating in scholarly discussions and emerging thinking on leadership, psychology, and community well-being.
In her ongoing academic development, Dr. Miao serves as a Professional Fellow of the Institute of Coaching, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, where she engages with research-informed approaches to coaching, behavior change, and human development. She is also an active member of the American Psychological Society (APS) and the Academy of Management (AOM), participating in scholarly discussions and emerging thinking on leadership, psychology, and community well-being.
Philanthropy & Community Impact
Throughout her career, Dr. Miao has led and supported initiatives that advance the well-being of women, children, and underserved communities. Her work spans education, emotional and mental well-being, youth development, family support programs, and community healing—reflecting a holistic approach to empowerment and long-term resilience.
Under her leadership, PAWA has positively impacted the lives of many Asian women and families by expanding access to safety resources, community support networks, and opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. Her commitment to service continues to guide PAWA’s vision and its ongoing efforts to build safer, stronger, and more supportive environments for the communities it serves.
Under her leadership, PAWA has positively impacted the lives of many Asian women and families by expanding access to safety resources, community support networks, and opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. Her commitment to service continues to guide PAWA’s vision and its ongoing efforts to build safer, stronger, and more supportive environments for the communities it serves.
Leadership at PAWA
As President & Founder, Dr. Miao provides strategic direction for PAWA and ensures that its work remains aligned with the organization’s mission of advancing safety, dignity, and opportunity for Asian women and families. Her leadership integrates research-informed insight, community understanding, and a commitment to building supportive, equitable environments across diverse communities.
Under her guidance, PAWA develops and delivers initiatives focused on women’s safety and well-being, educational and leadership opportunities, family and community support, and cross-sector collaboration. Her vision emphasizes compassion, accountability, and sustainable impact—strengthening PAWA’s ability to serve as a trusted resource and advocate for the communities it supports.
Under her guidance, PAWA develops and delivers initiatives focused on women’s safety and well-being, educational and leadership opportunities, family and community support, and cross-sector collaboration. Her vision emphasizes compassion, accountability, and sustainable impact—strengthening PAWA’s ability to serve as a trusted resource and advocate for the communities it supports.
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Message from the President
“When Asian women are supported with safety, clarity, and opportunity, the strength that emerges reaches far beyond any single individual, it uplifts families, communities, and the world we share.
PAWA is committed to building environments where Asian women can grow with dignity and confidence, knowing that every step forward expands hope, understanding, and resilience for all people.”