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Hongyun Chen

Indépendant pour Richmond Conseil scolaire

Public Safety & Policing

Police in Schools

I will support appropriate partnerships between schools and the RCMP that prioritize student safety, prevention, education, and positive relationships while respecting the rights and well-being of students.

Reconciliation & Indigenous Nations

Indigenous Schooling

I will support meaningful Indigenous education, stronger outcomes for Indigenous students, and respectful partnerships with Indigenous families, communities, and Rightsholders.

Schools & Public Education

Artificial Intelligence in Schools

I will support a cautious, age-appropriate approach to AI—protecting foundational learning in elementary school while teaching secondary students to use AI critically, ethically, and responsibly.

Bullying & Bigotry

I will support safe, respectful schools where bullying, harassment, racism, and discrimination are addressed promptly and every student is treated with dignity.

Indigenous Schooling

I will support meaningful Indigenous education, stronger outcomes for Indigenous students, and respectful partnerships with Indigenous families, communities, and Rightsholders.

Media Literacy & Critical Thinking

I will support stronger media literacy and critical-thinking skills so students can evaluate evidence, recognize misinformation and bias, and make independent, informed judgments.

Neurodivergent Students & Support

I will support timely, evidence-based and individualized services so neurodivergent students and students with diverse abilities have the resources they need to learn, participate, and thrive.

Police in Schools

I will support appropriate partnerships between schools and the RCMP that prioritize student safety, prevention, education, and positive relationships while respecting the rights and well-being of students.

Student Involvement & Engagement

I will ensure students have meaningful opportunities to be heard and to contribute to decisions that affect their learning, well-being, and school experience.

Biographie

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Hongyun Chen, MD, PhD, is an educator, scientist, writer, and community volunteer with 20+ years of experience working with students and families. A Richmond School Trustee candidate, she brings an evidence-based approach to education and responsible decision-making.

Hongyun Chen, MD, PhD is an educator, scientist, writer, and community volunteer with more than 20 years of experience working directly with students and families in Richmond and Greater Vancouver.

Coming from a family of educators, Hongyun has maintained a lifelong commitment to learning. She holds degrees in medicine and molecular biology and has worked in scientific research, biotechnology, education, and publishing. Her scientific training has shaped her evidence-based and analytical approach to education.

Hongyun is also a poet and translator and serves as Vice-President of the Chinese Poetry Society of Canada. Her community involvement has brought her into contact with families and young people from diverse backgrounds.

As a candidate for Richmond School Trustee, Hongyun brings experience in education, science, and community service, with particular interest in foundational learning, student well-being, emerging technologies such as AI, and responsible stewardship of public education resources.

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