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Max Chen

George Washington University

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Zixiang (Max) Chen is a sophomore at The George Washington University where he is pursuing a major in Business Administration with concentrations in International Business and Business, Economics, and Public Policy. At Planet Forward he promotes web content through social media to actively engage members. Max, who is very involved with numerous student sustainability organizations, is also responsible for programming many events regarding campus sustainability.

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