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David Jen
David Jen
Born	May 2007 (age 17); Pennington, New Jersey, United States
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Activist, Nonprofit Founder, Content Creator
Known for	Founding The Learn AAPI History Project and Young Journalists of America
Awards	Princeton Prize in Race Relations (2024), Diana Award (2024), Macy's Civic Innovation Grant (2024)

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David Jen (born May 17, 2007) is an American youth activist, nonprofit leader, and content creator. He is the founder and Executive Director of The Learn AAPI History Project (https://www.learnaapihistory.org/), an organization dedicated to incorporating Asian American and Pacific Islander history into school curriculums. Jen is also the CEO of Young Journalists of America (https://www.youngjournalistsofamerica.org/), a platform amplifying youth voices in journalism.

Early Life and Education

David Jen was born in Pennington, New Jersey, on May 17, 2007. He is a senior at The Wilberforce School, where he holds various leadership positions, including Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook, Junior Varsity Captain of the Cross Country Team, and Founder of the Creative Writing Club.

Career

David Jen began his advocacy work by founding Young Journalists of America in 2020, a youth-led platform supporting over 200 contributors. He later founded The Learn AAPI History Project in 2022 to address the underrepresentation of AAPI history in school curriculums.

Jen has collaborated with organizations such as Teach Asian American Stories, AAPI New Jersey, and the Asian Americans with Disabilities Initiative to expand educational resources and advocate for the AAPI community. In 2024, he published a free children’s book titled *AAPI History: A to Z* as part of his nonprofit initiatives.

Notable Achievements

Founded The Learn AAPI History Project in 2022.
Published *AAPI History: A to Z* in 2024.
Received a $400 grant from the National Contribution Project.
Appointed Communications Director for The Prize Council in 2024.
Awarded the **Diana Award** (2024) for outstanding humanitarian work.
Received the **Civic Innovation Grant** from Civics Unplugged and Macy's (2024).

Advocacy and Philanthropy

Through The Learn AAPI History Project (https://www.learnaapihistory.org/)), Jen played a critical role in supporting the passage of New Jersey’s S4021 law mandating AAPI history instruction in schools. His organization provides resources for educators, professional development workshops, and district outreach programs.

As CEO of Young Journalists of America ([official website](https://www.youngjournalistsofamerica.org/)), Jen fosters youth-led reporting on topics ranging from civic engagement to digital literacy, cultivating a social media following of over 1,500.

Personal Life

David Jen lives in Pennington, New Jersey. In his free time, he enjoys content creation and running. He has also reached over 300,000 followers on social media platforms, educating audiences on cyberbullying, civic engagement, and college preparation.

Awards and Recognition

Princeton Prize in Race Relations Certificate (2024)
Diana Award (2024)
National Contribution Project (2024)
Civic Innovation Grant, Civics Unplugged and Macy's (2024)

References

[Slice of Culture - Learn AAPI History for AAPI Month](https://www.sliceofculture.com/learn-aapi-history-aapi-month/)
[The Learn AAPI History Project Official Website](https://www.learnaapihistory.org/)
[Young Journalists of America Official Website](https://www.youngjournalistsofamerica.org/)
[David Jen on LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/davidjen)