Jingkai Chen Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

● Led a team of 18 staff and volunteers to design and evaluate 12 culturally relevant programs, improving food security and mental health outcomes for the student population● Delivered high-impact educational workshops, fostering engagement and learning among diverse audiences, including students, staff, and community partners● Applied evidence-informed decision-making to evaluate program effectiveness and provide strategicrecommendations that drove institutional policy changes●… Show more ● Led a team of 18 staff and volunteers to design and evaluate 12 culturally relevant programs, improving food security and mental health outcomes for the student population● Delivered high-impact educational workshops, fostering engagement and learning among diverse audiences, including students, staff, and community partners● Applied evidence-informed decision-making to evaluate program effectiveness and provide strategicrecommendations that drove institutional policy changes● Mentored team members in research methodologies and program evaluation, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development Show less

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

● Improved system-level acquisition, storage, and food distribution in Halton's emergency food relief sector. Planned and implemented strategies with 15 community agencies on the Food Security Action Table● Produced and disseminated the Food Sector Connect E-bulletin, sharing best practices and research to improve operational efficiency in community food programs● Conducted a jurisdictional scan on food security policies, guiding strategic investments in Halton’s community-based… Show more ● Improved system-level acquisition, storage, and food distribution in Halton's emergency food relief sector. Planned and implemented strategies with 15 community agencies on the Food Security Action Table● Produced and disseminated the Food Sector Connect E-bulletin, sharing best practices and research to improve operational efficiency in community food programs● Conducted a jurisdictional scan on food security policies, guiding strategic investments in Halton’s community-based programs through evidence-informed recommendations Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

● Authored a policy brief that played a critical role in securing a $214M investment in school food programs from the Government of BC by highlighting Canadian youth perspectives on school food programs● Created evaluation toolkits implemented nationwide, increasing engagement in healthy school food initiatives and influencing public health policies

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

● Collaborated with international organizations to execute knowledge mobilization campaigns focused on youth health, improving program outreach and effectiveness● Synthesized research findings into concise, actionable reports, guiding the development of strategic health education programs that addressed food security and health equity

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

● Co-founded and scaled a startup providing Queen’s students with opportunities to gain work experience by supporting local businesses in adapting to COVID-19 restrictions● Secured $2,000 in seed funding and rapidly grew a community of over 300 supporters across social media, building relationships with the Kingston Mayor's office, local Chamber of Commerce, and Queen’s Principal’s office

Kingston, Ontario

● Provided exceptional delegate experience to 200+ delegates at the 2019 AIESEC Eastern Regional Conference● Leveraged communication strategies with 15 local firms to promote sponsorship packages and in-kind donations● Raised $5,000 in monetary funds by negotiating with CPA Ontario to finance the conference and improving corporate relations for future collaboration

Beijing, China

● Supported the hospital’s digital transformation, improving accessibility to medication dispensaries through tech-driven solutions.● Enhanced patient care education by translating complex medical concepts into lay terms, aiding caregivers in understanding treatment plans.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Public Health, 4.2 / 4.3

Activities and Societies: Elected student representative for the 2021' Cohort Relevant academic skills : Writing: Evidence Briefs.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology And Geography

Activities and Societies: AIESEC, StudioQ • Focused on Health Psychology and Human Geography • Completed an Urban Planning Certificate.