​Edward Chien
Division of Aging and Adult Services 

​​Edward Chien is the Community Action Program Manager at the Arizona Department of Economic Security. In this role, he manages a team that coordinates statewide efforts to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient. Prior to beginning his career in nonprofit and government service, he was a grade school teacher, freelance web developer, and personal language learning coach. Edward holds a Bachelor’s degree in Russian literature from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University.