WENDY D. CHEN
Ideas for turning innovation into real-world change.
Wendy Chen is a writer, speaker, and professor exploring how innovation, governance, and implementation shape public life. Her work helps leaders move from theory to action.
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events
April 17th- Effective and Successful Government
I’m honored to be speaking at the Bedrosian Symposium, Effective and Successful Government, where I’ll present on “Public Innovation and Governance: An Ecosystem Perspective.” My session will explore how governments can become more adaptive, effective, and trusted by viewing innovation not as a standalone initiative, but as part of a broader ecosystem shaped by institutions, incentives, technology, […]
April 24th- NASPAA’S AI as a Cognitive Partner in Public Service Education
I’m pleased to be speaking on “AI as a Cognitive Partner in Public Service Education,” a conversation focused on how artificial intelligence can support deeper learning, stronger judgment, and more effective preparation for public service. Rather than treating AI as a shortcut or replacement for human thinking, this session explores its role as a cognitive partner, one […]
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