Jen Chien is a journalist and producer. Currently, she is the Director of Podcasts at KQED. Previously, Chien was Executive Editor at LWC Studios, Senior Radio Editor at Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting, and Managing Editor for Crosscurrents and KALW News. She has also edited for Wondery and "The Stoop" podcast. She has been a contributor to "All Things Considered," Radio Netherlands Worldwide, BBC/PRI’s "The World," "Making Contact," SF Public Press, East Bay Express, New America Media, and KPFA in Berkeley. Before entering the field of journalism, she had a successful career as a professional dance and theater artist, teacher, and massage therapist.