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The Record

Fighting for all students and supporting the school district.

Justin Chen’s leadership at MLK Middle School focused on student opportunity, transparency, stronger resources, school spirit, and a more accessible student government.

$50KAdvocated for new Chromebooks and stronger learning resources.
$2MPassed school site budgets to support resources and equitable finances.
45Executive orders and actions advancing technology, events, equity, and student voice.
$90MOversight of PEEF CAC budget work connected to citywide student priorities.

Story of the Chen Administration

Promises made, promises kept.

The Chen Administration began during Justin Chen’s term as Vice President of MLK Middle School, when a trust advisory group formed to support his leadership and campaign efforts. That group later became Justin Chen’s Executive Board and then The Chen Group.

As School President, Justin and his board launched Agenda 24/25 and Opportunity For All, focusing on student success, stronger communication, campus events, academic support, and more accessible government. The administration centered listening to students, delivering results, and building a student government model designed to last.

“The students selected me to impact and bring genuine reform, and that’s what I did.” Justin Chen, former President of MLK Middle School
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Agenda 24/25

A student-success agenda focused on mental health services, academic support, school safety, student engagement, and access to resources.

02

Opportunity For All

A signature initiative to remove barriers, expand equity, and ensure students have representation and support inside and beyond campus.

03

Transparency and Access

Creation of student-to-student communication systems, regular announcements, and the first SFUSD middle school student government website.

04

Community and Culture

Support for AAPI celebration night, campus events, improved carnivals, school spirit, peer resources, and student-led participation.

Experience

About Justin

Leadership and Service

  1. School President of MLK Middle School, SY 2024-2025.
  2. Vice President of MLK Middle School, SY 2023-2024.
  3. Founder, CEO, and Chair of The Chen Group.
  4. Leader of Agenda 24/25, the presidential agenda initiative.
  5. Member of the School Site Council from 2023-2025.
  6. Peer Resources Educator Assistant, Peer Leader, and Peer Mediator.
  7. SFUSD Student Advisory Council Assistant Representative.
  8. Founder of Opportunity For All.

Tech and Innovation

  1. Creator and developer of the MLK Student Government website.
  2. Founder of The Chen Group website and organization platforms.
  3. Founder of Chen News and Chen Social.
  4. Video production, photography, and digital media work.

Business and Finance

  1. Secured $50,000 for new Chromebooks at MLK Middle School.
  2. Launched Chen Group apparel planning.
  3. Passed $2 million in school site budgets to enhance school resources and equitable finances.
  4. Provided oversight on $90 million in PEEF CAC budget work connected to student priorities.

Executive Orders and Actions

Delivering change for students.

Presidential Executive Orders

  • EO #001: Advocated $50K for new Chromebooks to enhance learning resources.
  • EO #002: Authorized the first SFUSD middle school student government website.
  • EO #003: Established Student Government PA announcements.
  • EO #004: Relaunched Agenda 24/25 with The Chen Group.
  • EO #005: Launched Opportunity For All under The Chen Group office name.
  • EO #006: Led a carnival for students during Justin’s vice-presidential year.
  • EO #007: Advanced campus fundraising for the Student Government budget.
  • EO #008: Launched planning for an advanced version of the school carnival.

Executive Actions

  • EA #001: Delivered remarks and helped plan the first AAPI celebration night.
  • EA #002: Worked with School Site Council on the next school year budget.
  • EA #003: Submitted the student government agenda for review.
  • EA #004: Advocated for Peer Resources and future peer mediators.
  • EA #005: Delivered remarks at the MLK Field of Dreams inaugural ceremony.
  • EA #006: Built a system for students to contact government leaders.
  • EA #007: Joined planning meetings to establish rules for upcoming grade levels.
  • EA #008: Advocated for stronger MLK spirit and assembly feedback.
  • EA #009: Volunteered for the athletics department.

The Chen Group Programs

Get involved
Chen Leadership

Empowering students with leadership skills for active citizenship.

 Opportunity For All

Removing barriers and expanding access to the resources students need.

 Clean Green Initiative

Promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility on campus.

 Justin For Justice

Supporting youth advocacy and social justice awareness.

 Appreciation Task Force

Honoring educators, staff, and community members.

 Equity in Education For All

Advocating fair and equitable educational opportunities.