Suelin Chen

Suelin Chen, PhD, is a seasoned professional currently serving as Managing Director at Emergent Partners LLC and Advisor at Foundation Partners Group. With extensive experience on various advisory boards, including the Mass Fintech Hub and MIT List Visual Arts Center, Suelin has demonstrated a commitment to leadership in both the arts and sciences. As a co-founder and CEO of Cake, a platform that has supported over 100 million individuals in end-of-life planning, Suelin has made significant contributions to the field. Previous roles include Director at The Laboratory at Harvard and Consultant at IMS Health Capital, where Suelin played a key role in establishing a specialized investment banking unit. Suelin holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering and a BS in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, complemented by international studies in soft matter physics at École Polytechnique.