Hi, I'm Xialei Chen. Now a freshman majoring in Communication, Culture, and Technology (CCT) at Georgetown University.

In academia, I see myself as a "bridge builder," connecting different disciplines to explore deep questions.  During my undergraduate study, I studied graphic design at the Maryland Institute College of Art,   which enabled me to deeply understand the importance of narrative and visual expression. During those four years, I researched and created works on topics such as environmental protection, discarded plastic utilization, games and violence, and feminism.  My current research focuses on online privacy leakage and gender bias in AI in CCT program.

My academic agenda aims to explore how feminist theory influences and challenges traditional design practices,   examine the role of feminist ethics in shaping AI, machine learning, and digital tools,   and develop frameworks to address gender bias and protect women's rights and privacy.  My ultimate goal is to promote   the inclusion and fairness of women in society.

After graduation, I hope to use what I've learned at CCT to introduce people to more women's contributions in digital media and expand women's voices and stories. In addition, I will also try all the emerging social communication platforms, such as Instagram or FB, to collect people's insights on women's new media and help me grasp social trends through digital and social activities. I will continue to study the impact of emerging technologies. I plan to work in corporate marketing management positions to accumulate work experience before taking on leadership  roles or start your own communication company. These roles will teach me how to work effectively,  immerse me in the industry's top practices, and help me build a strong network,  positioning myself as an innovative leader in technology and design fields, helping women achieve measurable success and true inclusion. I will also approach every job with a fair and multicultural perspective.