Asian Policy Professionals Network

Empowering Asian-Canadians in Policy

Welcome to APPN!

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our main pillars

Policy Research

We conduct policy research which highlight issues that are important to the Asian-Canadian community.

Career Development

We build the human capital, talent pool, and leadership skills of Asian-Canadians in policy-related roles.

Community Support

We connect Asian-Canadian policy professionals to build policy capacity and to advocate for issues affecting our community.

Public Education

We strengthen the capacity of Asian-Canadian communities and non-profit organizations to improve advocacy effectiveness.

About Us

Founded in 2021, the Asian Policy Professionals Network (APPN) is a non-profit based in Toronto. We are building and growing our presence in the GTA and across Canada.As a volunteer-driven group, we are passionate about public policy issues that impact the Asian-Canadian community.

our projects and programs

Published Reports

Download APPN’s Careers in Tech Policy report, funded by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, and read our policy briefs written with the ACCT Foundation.

Collaborations

Our partners have included AMAPCEO, the Racial Equity Screen Office (RESO), CivicAction, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and the Asian Resilience Collective Canada.

Social Events

We hold regular in-person social events to bring our community together with the wider public policy community. Sign up for our free membership to be notified of future events!

Webinars

We run public education opportunities on topics such as getting into public policy graduate school, applying to policy roles, and the importance of civic engagement.

Become a Member!

APPN membership is open to all Asian-Canadians and our allies.
We hold regular in-person events, and run an online community where we share job opportunities and membership updates.

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Meet our leadership team

Jenny B. Ge

Founder & Executive Director

Jenny has worked at the Government of Ontario since 2016 in various senior roles. She has worked at the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT), the Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) and spent 3 years at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOH/MLTC), developing expertise in policy and programs across sectors.Jenny holds an Honors BSc. degree with a Minor in French Studies from the University of Western Ontario in addition to an Honors Business Administration (HBA) degree from Ivey Business School. She also completed a MA degree at Toronto Metropolitan University. Jenny is passionate about technology and social impact, and has been an avid community volunteer since 2006, supporting vulnerable populations and youth.

Eugenie Lu

Policy Committee

Eugenie started her journey in the Ontario Public Service in 2020, gaining valuable experience across the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Ministry of the Attorney General, and the Ministry of Health.As a graduate of the Master of Global Affairs program at the University of Toronto, Eugenie has an interest in global political and economic affairs. She is also fascinated by technologies and passionate about data-driven decision-making.

Debbie Liang

Policy Committee

Debbie is a Policy Analyst at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), a department of the Government of Canada. Her team’s goal is to foster competition in the Canadian mobile market.Debbie is a graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Bachelor’s program in Economics and English Literature (double major). She also holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Digital Society from McMaster University.

Chloe Cayabyab

Programs Committee

Chloe is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. She is a mixed methods researcher, leading initiatives across diverse portfolios including in higher education and training.Chloe holds degrees from Centennial College (post-graduate program in Development Economics and International Development) and Humber College (post-graduate program in Research Analysis).

Kaylee Mak

Programs Committee

Kaylee is a Program Advisor at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, a department of the Government of Canada. Her interests lie in immigration and foreign policy.Kaylee graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honors Bachelor in Political Science, and a minor in English and East Asian Studies. She obtained her AMCTO certification (MAP and MAFP) at Seneca Polytechnic. Kaylee also holds a MA in Applied Politics (Public Policy) from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Get Involved

Whether you are a young professional seeking career guidance in the policy world or a non-profit in need of policy research support, get in touch to learn about how to volunteer or work with APPN!