Kailene Chen

Kailene Chen is an experienced product manager currently overseeing strategy and growth for consumer experiences at TED Conferences, focusing on retention, monetization, and internationalization. Previous roles include serving as Senior Product Manager II at Zola.com, where Kailene led a cross-functional team to enhance wedding vendor discovery, and as Senior Product Manager for Subscriptions at The Atlantic, managing a team to create consumer revenue-generating products. In earlier positions at Hearst, Kailene contributed to digital and physical advertising products and go-to-market strategies, and at Paramount, Kailene worked on marketing strategies for advanced advertising products. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and Barnard College, with concentrations in Asian & Middle Eastern Cultures and Film Studies. Kailene also pursued additional education at Product School and General Assembly.