Public Safety & Policing
Reconciliation & Indigenous Nations
Schools & Public Education
Artificial Intelligence in Schools
Bullying & Bigotry
Indigenous Schooling
Media Literacy & Critical Thinking
Neurodivergent Students & Support
Police in Schools
Student Involvement & Engagement
Biographie
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.