Ya Xue

Xue Ya, a well-recognized business leader promoting collaborations between China and the United States, is a driving force for sustainability in human health through built environments. Representing IWBI in Asia, Xue Ya directs all IWBI Asia-based operations, promoting broad adoption of the WELL Building Standard and WELL Community Standard. Xue Ya plays an important role in the WELL movement to transform buildings and communities in ways that help people thrive. Under her leadership, Asia has become the top performing market for IWBI. As a seasoned executive, Xue Ya has extensive experience in real estate development, sustainability, international investment, China-US business and cultural exchange, and government relations. Her entrepreneurship and visionary leadership have led multiple international businesses into high-profile success. With her sought-after experience, Xue Ya has been invited to serve as a board member for business, cultural, educational and public interest groups including the Partnership for New York City, the Asia Society, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and Delos. Xue Ya lives in New York City area but travels regularly around the world to advance the global healthy building movement.