Alice Liu

Alice Liu is a dedicated community advocate and program manager deeply involved in New York City's Chinatown. She currently serves as the Program Manager at Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation, a position she has held since January 2018.3

Background and Education

Alice is a native of New York City's Chinatown and grew up helping her immigrant parents run their family business in the neighborhood.1 She has a strong educational background, with studies in Urban Studies/Affairs, Public Policy, and Chinese Language & Literature.

Professional Experience

In her role at Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation, Alice focuses on:

• Commercial revitalization projects
• Collaborating with local stakeholders
• Planning and directing targeted investments for the local economy2

Additionally, Alice serves as the Community Outreach & Production Lead at Think!Chinatown, where she leverages her deep knowledge of the community and her language skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Taishanese to foster connections and serve her neighbors.12

Community Involvement

Alice is deeply passionate about the intergenerational economic and cultural vitality of Chinatown.1 Her involvement in the community extends beyond her professional roles:

• She is a second-generation small business owner and longtime resident of Chinatown.1
• Alice acts as a business manager and small business advocate for her family's stores.4
• She has been involved in helping her family's shop, GTW Tea and Water, which sells Chinese cultural goods.5

Skills and Expertise

Alice brings a unique set of skills to her work:

• Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Taishanese12
• Experience in cultural organizing within the non-profit sector2
• Knowledge of community engagement and urban development12

Through her various roles and personal connection to Chinatown, Alice Liu continues to work towards shaping and preserving the neighborhood while ensuring it remains reflective of and accessible to immigrant families.1