Chun-Yen Chen

Chun-Yen Chen is currently the Executive Director at APCF. Prior to this, they were the Executive Director at the Asian Pacific Women's Center from February 2001 to December 2008. Chun-Yen has also worked as a Public Administration MPA Program Adjunct Lecturer at Marist College from September 1999 to May 2003. From May 1998 to September 2000, they worked as a Senior Budget Examiner at the New York State Division of the Budget where they were responsible for analyzing state agency fiscal operations, developing budgetary and policy recommendations, evaluating proposed legislation, and monitoring revenue and expenditures for the Governor. More recently, they worked as a Community Development Officer at First General Bank from December 2013 to November 2017. In this role, they worked closely with the FDIC, Federal Reserve Bank, and other regulatory agencies to develop collaboration and partnership among financial institutions and non-profits to bring qualified Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) services, investment, and donation opportunities to low and moderate income communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Some individuals on their team include Ruthann Chou - Grants Associate, Michelle Loong - Accounting Manager, and Kendra Akase - Programs Associate.