Emily Chen

Emily Chen is a Product Manager at Hack4Impact, where engagement with key stakeholders and collaboration with developers and designers has been pivotal in creating a gift donation web portal for foster youth. In addition to this role, Emily is a UI/UX Designer at Molecule Maker Lab Institute, focusing on adapting professional chemistry tools for educational use through user feedback and design iteration. Previous experiences include a Software Engineer Intern position at Capital One, where development of a Flask API and an internal Chrome extension promoted diversity and inclusivity, along with roles at Design Innovation Illinois and Journalists Action Network as a UX Designer and Researcher. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Advertising from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, complemented by a strong foundation in teaching Java curriculum as Co-Director of Java Advanced at Codefy.