Jennie Chan

Jennie has over twenty-five years of expertise in hospitality management and non-profit industries. A savvy strategist, she works across stakeholder groups to translate ideas into results. Jennie has a track record of building and leading high-performing teams, as demonstrated by her role on the executive grand-opening team of the Grand Hyatt Shanghai, a premier 5-star cultural icon. Her career then expanded to include a focus on art and cultural projects, specifically with Three on the Bund and then as the Executive Director of Parinama Cultural Development Foundation in Shanghai. She quickly discovered her passion for preserving cultural heritage through education, advocacy, and community development.

EDUCATION

Hotel Consult Cesar Ritz College, Switzerland Hotel and Tourism Management

WHAT SHE’D SAY TO HER 15-YEAR-OLD SELF

Enjoy being young and being fifteen! Take time to experience life and try new things. Travel the world, learn, and make friends. You will grow up confident, successful, and happy.