The Yappie
Shawna Chen is an experienced journalist currently serving as a San Francisco reporter at Axios since October 2020, where responsibilities include co-writing a daily newsletter focused on local politics, culture, and community news while providing solutions-oriented coverage of pressing social issues. Chen has held various editorial positions, including editor-in-chief at The Yappie, where contributions include recapping news related to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues. Previous roles encompass breaking news reporter at Axios, managing editor positions, and internships at notable organizations like POLITICO and The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. A graduate of Amherst College with a Bachelor's degree in English, Chen has a strong background in both digital engagement and print journalism.
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The Yappie
The Yappie is the only nonpartisan publication dedicated to tracking Asian American and Pacific Islander power, politics, and influence. We are activist-focused, policy-driven, and aimed at empowering the next generation of AAPI political leaders and voters. The Yappie is fiscally sponsored by the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). Each week, an all-volunteer team produces a comprehensive rundown of the policy news and activism affecting AAPI communities, with updates from Capitol Hill and beyond. The Yappie's coverage has been featured in Axios, POLITICO, USA Today, PBS NewsHour, Yahoo News, and elsewhere.