Stephen Chan is a Senior Advisor for Partnerships with over 15 years of leadership experience in higher education, philanthropy, nonprofit, and public institutions in Boston. He currently supports Mayor Wu's agenda by building relationships with local institutions and stakeholders to promote initiatives for youth, schools, climate leadership, and equitable growth. Previously, Chan was Chief of Staff to the President at Northeastern University, contributing to the university's mission of providing experiential education to over 40,000 students across the U.S., U.K., and Canada. He also served as Vice President for Strategy and Operations at the Boston Foundation, overseeing strategic planning, operations, and public education programs. His expertise in public-private partnerships was evident during his time as an Advisor to Mayor Menino, where he helped establish the Mayor’s Office of Food Initiatives and coordinated the City of Boston’s involvement in Success Boston, aimed at increasing post-secondary degree completion among Boston Public Schools graduates. Chan is actively involved in Boston’s civic ecosystem as a board advisor and trustee, currently serving on the boards of the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Asian Community Fund. He has also been a trustee of Bunker Hill Community College and a board member of Philanthropy Massachusetts. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a BA in Public Policy from Stanford University. Chan lives in the South End with his husband and two children. In his current role, he is dedicated to enhancing partnerships that align with Mayor Wu’s vision for Boston.