Cynthia Chen

Cynthia Chen is an experienced professional in public policy and advocacy, currently serving as the Manager of Public Policy and Advocacy at Creative West since January 2022, where responsibilities include advancing the advocacy agenda for the arts and leading engagement with federal and state partners. Previous positions include a Merchandising and Marketing Assistant at the Centre Pompidou, where a multi-year RFP for marketing in Chinese markets was developed, and a Brand Analyst at Musée d'Orsay, focusing on gift shop data analysis. Cynthia also contributed to Spy Hop as a Development Associate, worked as a Data Entry Specialist for Salt Lake County, and served as an English Language Assistant in France. Early career experiences include an Administrative & Advocacy Fellowship at Utah Cultural Alliance and a Policy Internship at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan, focusing on international diplomacy through arts and culture. Educational credentials encompass a Master of Public Policy in Cultural Policy and Management from Sciences Po and an Honors Bachelor of Music with a minor in Political Science from the University of Utah.