I’m You Chen, currently on a gap year before starting my B.A. in Anthropology at Macalester College. My interests center on gender studies and human rights, and I enjoy translating research into accessible content that helps people think, learn, and engage. Through roles in editorial leadership and community programming, I’ve built experience supporting awareness-focused projects, from publishing articles to coordinating workshops and seminars. I also work at the intersection of storytelling and community action—editing and curating gender and LGBTQ+ materials, designing outreach content, and helping organize large events like the Gender Fair. Alongside my communication work, I’ve developed skills in photography and exhibition curation, using visual storytelling to broaden perspectives and spark dialogue. I’m excited to bring this blend of anthropology-driven curiosity, people-centered organizing, and interdisciplinary learning into my next chapter.…

You Chen

I’m You Chen, currently on a gap year before starting my B.A. in Anthropology at Macalester College. My interests center on gender studies and human rights, and I enjoy translating research into accessible content that helps people think, learn, and engage. Through roles in editorial leadership and community programming, I’ve built experience supporting awareness-focused projects, from publishing articles to coordinating workshops and seminars. I also work at the intersection of storytelling and community action—editing and curating gender and LGBTQ+ materials, designing outreach content, and helping organize large events like the Gender Fair. Alongside my communication work, I’ve developed skills in photography and exhibition curation, using visual storytelling to broaden perspectives and spark dialogue. I’m excited to bring this blend of anthropology-driven curiosity, people-centered organizing, and interdisciplinary learning into my next chapter.…

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I’m You Chen, currently on a gap year before starting my B.A. in Anthropology at Macalester College. My interests center on gender studies and human rights, and I enjoy translating research into accessible content that helps people think, learn, and engage. Through roles in editorial leadership and community programming, I’ve built experience supporting awareness-focused projects, from publishing articles to coordinating workshops and seminars.

I also work at the intersection of storytelling and community action—editing and curating gender and LGBTQ+ materials, designing outreach content, and helping organize large events like the Gender Fair. Alongside my communication work, I’ve developed skills in photography and exhibition curation, using visual storytelling to broaden perspectives and spark dialogue. I’m excited to bring this blend of anthropology-driven curiosity, people-centered organizing, and interdisciplinary learning into my next chapter.

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Language

German
Beginner

Work Experience

Editor at Zhihe Society (Gender Studies & LGBTQ+ Collective)
October 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026
Scouted, reviewed, and edited gender and LGBTQ+ articles and research papers. Designed social media posters to promote community events and actively participated in “Your Space” discussions and interactive workshops to foster dialogue and education.
Curator & Photographer at LumaSnapper Exhibition
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Curated a 300+ piece photo exhibition featuring 45 creators, highlighting diverse visual perspectives. Coordinated recruitment, venue selection, exhibition design, and promotion; created a concept comparing colorblind and sighted visual worlds and attracted 2,500+ views.
Founder at Shiren
February 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and led a 20+ member editorial team focused on vision deficiency topics. Coordinated production of pop-science articles and interviews, publishing 20 articles with strong engagement (peak ~1,500 views per post; 250+ followers; 7,000+ total views).
Gender Fair Coordinator at Tatata Gender Fair
November 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
Coordinated the launch of an annual Gender Fair with 45 peers from eight schools. Supervised setup of exhibitions and seminars, ensuring a seamless event experience, and researched and presented on Women in Sports to promote awareness and engagement.
Volunteer at Tongguan Dong Dage Ecological Museum
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Supported the Dong community by assisting with lodging, guiding, and canteen services for 20 tourist families. Produced cultural promotion videos to share local traditions and collaborated with stakeholders to enhance the tourist experience and awareness.
School Ambassador at HSRT (High School Society of Racecar Technologies)
July 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Organized and led two teams with 50+ members, supporting training and race preparation to strengthen performance and teamwork. Promoted events through livestreams, reaching 1,800+ viewers and increasing community engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology, Data Science) at Macalester College
August 1, 2026 - June 30, 2031
High School Diploma (GCE A-level) at Guanghua Cambridge International School
February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
Summer Session — Introduction to Sociology at Cornell University
June 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Summer Institute — Linear Algebra I at The University of Hong Kong
June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Qualifications

Bank of America - Investment Banking Job Simulation (Certification/Simulation)
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2026
PwC US - Technology Consulting Job Simulation (Certification/Simulation)
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2026
Goldman Sachs - Controllers Job Simulation (Certification/Simulation)
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2026
Goldman Sachs - Operations Job Simulation (Certification/Simulation)
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2026
Financial Markets (Honors Distinction) — Simulation/Program
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2026
Global Gold Shortlisted Awardee (Law Division) — Honors-Awards
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2026
SQL (Certification)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization