Chrissy Chen

Chrissy Chen serves as the National Director of Youth Development Programs and Innovation at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a position held since July 2016, following roles as Senior Director of Education and Director of Academic Innovation & Education Technology. Previous experience includes an educational focus at Harvard Graduate School of Education, involvement in various courses related to cognitive science and educational innovation, and a position as Project Zero Intern at Learning Innovations Lab. Prior roles in the educational sector include Academic Coordinator at Shepherd Center and Health Educator at Empowerment Resource Center. Chrissy Chen started in teaching as a Chemistry Teacher and Curriculum Writer in the Teach for America Corps, with additional contributions to health education and research initiatives at institutions like Duke Global Health Institute. Academic qualifications include a Master of Education in Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard and a BA in Religion, Chemistry, and Global Health from Duke University.