Jukay Hsu

Born in Taiwan and raised in Flushing, Queens, Jukay Hsu is the founder and executive director of the Coalition for Queens (C4Q), a non-profit organization focused on transforming the world’s most diverse community into a hub for tech, entrepreneurship and innovation. A veteran of the Iraq War, Hsu was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for exceptionally meritorious service against an armed enemy, and led economic development and government initiatives for two Iraqi districts. Hsu was awarded the Association for a Better New York’s “Sprit of ABNY” award in 2014, and was recognized by the Queens Courier in 2011 as a “40 under 40” Rising Star. Hsu received a degree in economics with a focus on economic development policy from Harvard University. Hsu also attended Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, where he currently serves as director of the school’s alumni association.