Yujia Zhu is a seasoned social entrepreneur, business strategist, and advocate for Women in STEM with over 12 years of experience in the humanitarian sector. She is the solo founder of For A Safer Space (FASS) and solo creator of FASSLING.AI—the world’s first fully AI-driven nonprofit platform with a virtual safe space providing unlimited, free emotional and life coaching services globally. Yujia’s work has earned her recognition as a thought leader in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector, including her appointment to the Forbes Nonprofit Council and her service on the board of Community Boards, the longest-running mediation, conflict resolution, and restorative justice center in the United States. She has also earned herself recognition as an established science-based thought leader in the coaching sector when she joined the most prestigious professional fellow membership at the Institute of Coaching (IOC), based at McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham and the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School. 

Yujia holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion, Sexual Diversity Studies, Women and Gender Studies, and Jewish Studies. She also holds advanced degrees in Advanced Clinical Practice from Columbia University, Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting from New York University, as well as dual MSCS and MBA degrees from Sofia University. Currently, she is pursuing a Legal Studies degree at Cornell University, further deepening her commitment to social justice and ethical leadership. 

Yujia’s approach to leadership is guided by a unique blend of technical expertise, ethical insight, and strategic vision. She is deeply committed to fostering inclusivity, promoting restorative justice, and building sustainable, mission-driven organizations. Through her work, Yujia exemplifies integrity, creativity, and an unwavering dedication to achieving transformative outcomes.