Meet the Team!
The ACYA National Committee is made up of a diverse team of youth volunteers who work to support ACYA’s mission and vision for a strong and close bilateral relationship. Click on their picture to learn more about their background and how they came to be at ACYA!
Joseph Chen
Deputy Managing Director
Joseph currently serves as Deputy Managing Director of the Australia-China Youth Association, where he works at a national level to strengthen strategy, inter-chapter collaboration and long-term organisation growth across Australia.
His ACYA journey began at the Australia-China Youth Association UWA Chapter, where he started as Sponsorship Officer before being elected Secretary and then President. During his presidency, he focused on building sustainable corporate partnerships, delivering large-scale cultural and professional initiatives and positioning the chapter as a leading platform for Australia-China youth engagement in Western Australia.
Born in Shenzhen, Joseph brings a personal connection to the Australia-China relationship. He holds a Bachelor of Science (double major in Physiology and Business Law) from the University of Western Australia and is currently undertaking a Juris Doctor degree at the Australian National University. He also attended ACELS17, an experience that further shaped his commitment to cross-culture leadership and bilateral exchange.