April Chen
About April Chen
April Chen is a Software Engineer currently serving as a Design and Technology Ethics Fellow at FASPE since 2024. She has a diverse background in computer science, having worked in various roles at prestigious institutions including Harvard University and Adobe.
Work at Watershed
April Chen currently serves as a Software Engineer at Watershed, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the development and implementation of software solutions that support the company's mission. Her work focuses on leveraging her technical skills to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's projects.
Current Role at FASPE
In 2024, April Chen began her role as a Design and Technology Ethics Fellow at FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics). This position allows her to explore the intersection of technology and ethics, contributing to discussions and initiatives that promote ethical practices in the tech industry.
Previous Experience at Harvard University
April Chen has held multiple roles at Harvard University. She served as a Patel Fellow in Theoretical Computer Science for four months in 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Course Founder and Head Teaching Fellow for the Machine Learning for Social Impact course in 2022, and as Head Teaching Fellow in Theoretical Computer Science for seven months in 2022.
Educational Background
April Chen studied at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, where she earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from 2022 to 2023. She also completed her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Government at Harvard University from 2018 to 2023. Prior to her university education, she attended Amador Valley High School from 2014 to 2018.
Professional Experience in Technology
April Chen has a diverse background in technology roles. She worked as an Executive Director at HCS Tech for Social Good from 2022 to 2023 and previously served as Director of Growth at the same organization from 2021 to 2022. Her internship experiences include positions at Adobe as a Research Intern focusing on ML Fairness and at Schoolhouse.world as a Software Engineer Intern.