Christine (Chris) Yen

Sustainability · Creativity · Connection

A sustainability researcher, creative storyteller, and community leader bridging ecological economics, global health governance, and visual arts.

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Christine Yen

About

Christine (Chris) Yen is an interdisciplinary thinker and practitioner whose work sits at the intersection of sustainability, creativity, and community. With a background that spans from acupuncture to sustainability research, she brings a unique perspective to complex global challenges.

Sustainability Research

Explores ecological economics and circular economy models, seeking innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Her work in global health governance reflects a commitment to systemic change and evidence-based policy.

Creative Storytelling

A passionate photographer and film editor who combines analytical rigor with creative storytelling, making complex ideas accessible and inspiring action through visual media.

Community Leadership

Serves on the Rotary board, leads sustainability initiatives, and creates spaces for meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Her approach bridges diverse communities and fosters connections that drive positive change.

Research & Policy

Academic work exploring ecological economics, circular economy, and global health governance through an interdisciplinary lens.

Stakeholder Analysis of the WHO Pandemic Agreement

Explores how governments, organisations, and civil society shaped the 2025 WHO Pandemic Agreement, highlighting key power dynamics and tensions between equity, sovereignty, and accountability.

Global Health PolicyGovernanceStakeholder Analysis

National Lung Cancer Screening Policy Brief

Recommends a national low-dose CT screening program to reduce mortality and improve early detection through coordinated mobile clinics, culturally safe care, and enhanced national health equity frameworks.

Health PolicyCancer ScreeningEquity in Healthcare

Rethinking Sustainability as an Ethical Framework

Examines sustainability through ethics, culture, and systems thinking, presenting it as both a shared moral responsibility and a practical framework grounded in Buddhist philosophy, ecological economics, and purposeful action.

SustainabilitySystems ThinkingCultural Ecology

Creative & Film

Selected works in film editing, film and photography, and design that blend storytelling with purpose.

Film Editing

Documentary: Voices of Change

A short documentary that captures grassroots sustainability movements in urban communities, sharing personal stories of environmental action and collective hope. Created in collaboration with the Millennium Campus Network (MCN), this project reflects my role as a Program Management Specialist. I worked with students from universities around the world, directed the music video concept, and edited the final piece by combining more than 50 submissions. The soundtrack was carefully beat matched to celebrate the energy and creativity of the Fellows. The documentary was screened at the Millennium Fellows 2023 Graduation Ceremony as a creative gift from MCN to the global cohort.

Documentary FilmmakingGlobal CollaborationVideo EditingSustainability Storytelling
Reflections of a Shared World
Film and Photography

Reflections of a Shared World

This collection captures the quiet beauty of connection across people and places. Through portraits, community stories, and moments in nature, it explores how culture, care, and coexistence shape the way we live and heal together. Each image reflects a shared humanity and invites the viewer to see the world with empathy, curiosity, and gentle eyes.

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Film, Presentation and Music

Community Stories Project

A multimedia storytelling project blending video interviews, photography, and graphic design to capture moments of community resilience and connection. This video recap was created as part of my social impact project under the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Fellowship. It features original music composed by me and concludes with a photo collage that celebrates the collective spirit behind the initiative.

Watch the video on the UN Newsletter
Film EditingPhotographyCommunity StorytellingMusic Composition

Campaigns & Leadership

Major initiatives and leadership roles focused on sustainability, community building, and cultural connection.

Sydney Rotary Climate Action Group

Board Member & Chair

Leading club-wide climate initiatives and partnerships, embedding sustainability into service projects and events, and guiding strategy on education, waste reduction, and community impact.

ISLA

International Student Leader & Ambassador

Supporting City of Sydney initiatives that connect international students with local communities, coordinating events, and fostering cross-cultural engagement and civic participation.

SU Archery Club

President & Community Builder

Building an inclusive club culture through mindful sport and outreach. Increased membership significantly through welcoming programs, beginner support, and community events.

WestSydU TCM Students' Association

Community Engagement Lead

Worked with the university and local council to host tea-tasting and herbal education sessions, promoting Chinese medicine in the community with a focus on responsible herb use and culturally informed wellbeing.

Writing & Reflections

Essays exploring the intersections of health, policy, sustainability, and culture—where systems thinking meets human stories.

Youth Activism and the Architecture of Change

Youth Activism

How young leaders are reshaping global movements for climate justice, health equity, and systemic transformation. Building new frameworks for collective action.

Oct 16, 2025

The Future of Sustainability in the Events Industry

Sustainability

Reflections from SXSW Sydney 2025 on how the events industry is rethinking sustainability through data, transparency, and systemic change.

Oct 15, 2025

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Contact

Let's connect and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Get in Touch

sustainability.sydneyrotary@gmail.comlinkedin.com/in/krisyen

Based in Sydney, Australia. Open to collaborations in sustainability research, creative projects, and community initiatives.