Xinyi Chen

Xinyi Chen is a Development Associate at Restaurant Opportunities Centers United, beginning in April 2023. Prior experience includes serving as a Behavioral Health Technician at Potential Inc., where responsibilities involved delivering clinical services tailored to clients with severe autism and monitoring behavioral changes through data analysis. As Project Lead at Mental Health Connecticut, Inc., Xinyi conducted literature analyses and data evaluations focused on mental health, race, and socioeconomic factors, contributing to public policy proposals. Research experience includes working as a Research Assistant at the Mechanisms of Disinhibition Lab, conducting studies on psychopathologies, and supporting grant writing efforts. Xinyi’s earlier roles also encompass Frontline Services Employee at Bass Library and Stacks Operations Worker at Sterling Memorial Library. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Yale University.