Dr. Chen is an applied social scientist, who brings more than 20 years of analysis, design, monitoring, evaluation and learning (ADMEL) and strategic planning experience on a range of international development and domestic issues. She has served as a thought partner to U.S. government agencies, donors, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on evidence-based program strategy, management, and learning using a systems and complexity-aware lens. Dr. Chen works closely with organizations during all stages of their program cycle: including conducting needs assessment; designing programs and its strategic frameworks; drafting funding proposals; developing results-oriented metrics and analytical tools; collecting, analyzing, and reporting on progress towards their strategic goals; and providing on-going ADMEL training and individualized technical assistance to organizations. Her area of expertise includes human rights and governance, civil society empowerment, women’s rights, cross-cultural issues, and improving the lives and well-being of vulnerable and marginalized populations.