Shen Shen is a dual-Master’s candidate in Public Policy and Environmental Management. Originally from Chengdu, China, She graduated from Duke Kunshan University with a B.A. in Political Economy. Shen currently serves as the Vice President for GPSG. Last year as the GPSG Director of Events, she has prioritized cross-school engagement and creative event design—most notably through leading the 2024 GPSG Winter Formal, which welcomed nearly 500 attendees across all 10 graduate and professional schools.

Shen aims to address the world’s most pressing challenges, particularly by promoting environmental consciousness through cross-cultural dialogue. Her roles as Co-President of the Duke-China-U.S. Summit 2023 and Vice President of the Scholars of Finance (Duke Chapter) have solidified her belief in the transformative power of cross-national communication for fostering mutual understanding and productive cooperation. Following her work as a 2022 UN Millennium Fellow, where she focused on energy transition and environmental protection, Shen continued her leadership journey in 2023 as the sole Team Lead from China on the Global Admission Committee, optimizing the 2023 Millennium Fellowship review process. In 2024, Shen’s story was featured in Duke Kunshan University’s ‘Dialogue of Civilizations Around Us’ publication, recognizing her as a vital voice in shaping the university’s interconnected global community. Shen’s commitment to community development extends to gender equality, next-generation education, and wellness promotion. She co-founded the inaugural Duke Kunshan ‘Women in Leadership Summit’ to empower future female leaders on campus. Additionally, her dedication to dancing has served as a means for expressing emotions and alleviating stress.