David Chen's Portfolio
Co-Founder & Director of Marketing
I co-founded Torus Food Waste, New Jersey’s only free composting service, helping 350+ households and businesses reduce waste while cutting 360,000+ lbs of COâ‚‚ emissions — the equivalent of planting 51,000 trees. Our team has built partnerships with local governments, grown a 4,000-person contact network, and secured $50,000+ in grants to expand access to food waste recycling across the state.
GreenAngler - Biodegredable Fishing Line
Founder
I founded GreenAngler through Columbia University’s Venture for All program with Dr. Jack McGourty to make fishing cleaner and more sustainable. We design biodegradable, eco-conscious gear — from cork bobbers to compostable lines — to cut down microplastic pollution and protect local lakes. At its core, GreenAngler is my way of proving that innovation, business, and environmental responsibility can work hand in hand.
Leopold Scholarship
Leopold Scholar
As a Leopold Scholar at the Lawrenceville School, I was one of eight students selected to study the Brandywine River at the Stroud Water Research Center. I conducted biogeochemistry research and used GIS modeling to map the biodiversity of over 40 aquatic species, exploring how watershed dynamics impact freshwater ecosystems.
Project Engage New Jersey (projectengagenj.org)
President
As President of Project Engage NJ, a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit, I lead a team dedicated to expanding educational access across New Jersey. We provide free, year-round classes in subjects ranging from programming and architecture to current events and scientific studies for students in underprivileged communities. Under my leadership, 5,000+ students have participated in our programs, and we’ve created 400+ volunteer teaching opportunities for high school students. Through outreach, social media marketing, and website development, I’ve helped grow Project Engage NJ into one of the state’s largest youth-driven education initiatives.
L10 News - Lawrenceville News Network
Executive of Graphics & Head of Sports
As Head of Graphics and Effects for L10 News, The Lawrenceville School’s student-run broadcast network, I lead the creative and visual identity of the program. I design and produce motion graphics, visual effects, and dynamic transitions that define the show’s visual style and professional polish. In addition, as Lead of the Sports Section, I oversee the production of campus athletics coverage—from scripting and filming to post-production—ensuring energetic, story-driven highlights that engage the school community.
Conjupro Biotherapeutics
AI Research Intern
As an AI Research Intern at Conjupro Biotherapeutics, I developed machine learning tools using Python and TensorFlow to automate sections of the FDA regulatory documentation process. My work streamlined data validation and report generation, ultimately reducing review time by 30% and improving workflow efficiency for the research team.
Skills & Expertise
- Project Management, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Content Development, Team Leadership, Communication, Time Management, Data Analysis