Anna Chen, a Senior Associate, has worked at Burness since 2017. During her time, she has supported a wide range of topics and Burness partners, including The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Gene Editing Institute and the Mayday Fund.

As a science and health nerd at heart, Anna’s most gratifying work has been supporting health professionals, scientists and researchers on their advocacy journeys. She has worked with hundreds of them across various organizations and universities to increase their knowledge of messaging, working with the media, storytelling and op-eds. 

Her first job at the Environmental Protection Agency grew her passion for understanding the health impacts of climate change. Combined with her experience at Burness, she now recognizes the powerful lever that strategic communications plays in helping us build a healthier, more sustainable and more equitable world.

Anna believes all people are creatives. On the weekends, she enjoys playing with her dog, admiring her garden, catching a concert, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She currently lives near her hometown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.