Irene Chung is a journalist and illustrator who combines her visual storytelling skills with her passion for healthcare equity and accessibility. She received her MFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design, where she was the recipient of a fellowship and an assistantship for her academic excellence and creative potential. Irene earned her Bachelor of Science degrees in Health Sciences and Journalism from Boston University in 2022. Her written and illustrated works can be found in The Embers (film), the Boston Globe, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, La Vie Taiwan, Shopping Design, The Reporter, Mirror Fiction, Verse Taiwan, Heritage Network, and more. Her subjects of interest include food, women’s health, femininity, modern romance, memories, and loss.