Alan Chen

Alan Chen was a Balboa High School student during the 2025 Futuremakers program, with a strong interest in climate change and a more sustainable future. He joined the cohort to connect with professionals, develop workplace skills, and contribute to San Francisco through an issue he cared about.

For his independent project, Alan developed a climate-education workshop for young people, addressing gaps in climate topics covered by school curricula. The workshop was designed to encourage students to find practical ways to participate in climate action.

Alan’s project centered on making environmental information accessible to a younger audience and connecting awareness with participation. He designed the workshop for youth groups, aiming to encourage engagement beyond the classroom. His work offered a focused example of the program’s independent-project model: choosing a community need, developing an educational response, and sharing it with others.