Alumni Profile - Josephine Chen

Story appeared in the 2015 issue of QMS Connections Magazine.

BY LEANNE SCHULTZ, OPERATIONS & HR MANAGER
ALUMNI JOSEPHINE CHEN ('97)

After graduating Josephine established the International Student Scholarship, which is awarded on Speech Day each year. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage international students to break through the language barrier, and integrate into a different culture in pursuit of making a positive impact in the world. As the school’s first international student to hold the Head Girl position, Josephine continues to inspire other international students to discover their talents, realize their potential, and pursue their goals.

“During my time at QMS, I was actively involved in the equestrian and athletic programs and was a member of the concert band and the Chapel Choir. I graduated from QMS as the Head Girl in 1997, and was awarded the Governor General’s Award for that year.”

“I obtained my Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Toronto in 2001, and earned my Master of Jennifer was invited to be this year’s speaker at the June 12 QMS Speech Day Ceremonies.

Business Administration degree from Schulich School of Business in 2009. After graduating from the University of Toronto, I began my career in the engineering consulting field, specializing in equipment/system design & analyses for the nuclear power generating industries. I obtained my Professional Engineer designation (Ontario) in 2005 and am currently a Senior Engineer at an engineering consulting company, leading various design projects. “

“Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and raising my two little boys, aged 3½ and 1. I also enjoy practicing karate and judging diving competitions. I hold a fourth-degree blackbelt in karate (conferred by Karate Canada) and am a certified Provincial Level II diving competition judge in Ontario.”