Honor Society® member
Ryan Chen
Educator at Queens County Farm
- Environmental Study
- Class of 2024
- New Hyde Park, NY
Member since October 2023
About
My name is Ryan and I am from New York. Most people have big goals that they want to achieve, and while I have goals for my life and our societies, I believe process is equally important. I aspire to create a world where the process of community building and care is integral to our societies. Currently, organizing for legislation is how I am working to achieve these aspirations. But I hope to be an active member of this world I am building through traditional Chinese medicine.
Education
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Fordham University
Environmental Studies
2020 – 2024
Honors and awards
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Deans List
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Fordham Summer Research Award
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to go to graduate school for a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and get my license in acupuncture and herbal medicine. I aspire to open a community based clinic that heals people, engages in community activities and political education, and grows herbs.
- Graduate school interests
I would like to go to school for Traditional Chinese Medicine after I complete my bachelors.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy camping, writing and making music, painting, writing, and reading!
Experience
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Educator
Queens County Farm
May 2023 – Oct 2023
Volunteering
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I am heavily involved with climate organizing where I lead onboarding and campaign development to win legislation that fights for climate justice.
Sunrise Movement
Feb 2021 – Oct 2023
Languages
- Chinese (Simplified) Fluent
Additional information
Organizations
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sunrise movement
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Long Island Progressives
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Flushing Anti-Displacement Alliance
