Storyteller, Educator, and Innovator

Ginger Chien is an accomplished storyteller and educator whose work sits at the intersection of science, emotion, and universal human needs. Her presentations offer a unique bridge between emotional intelligence and technological innovation, showing how personal authenticity drives professional creativity.

Speaking & Presentation Highlights

Ginger has shared her insights on numerous stages:

• National Summits: Plenary speaker and panelist at national and regional summits for Out & Equal and Lesbians Who Tech. Invited participant at the White House LGBTQ Tech and Innovation Summit.

• Storytelling Platforms: Headline storyteller at Ignite Seattle and invited performer at the Microsoft Future of Storytelling conference.

• Academic Leadership: Diversity and Inclusion Masterclass lecturer for several years through the University of Amsterdam.

• Workshops & Coaching: Instructor of storytelling and emotional intelligence for clients such as the Girl Scouts of Western Washington, corporate Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and student leadership clubs.

• Professional development: Frequent interview subject for professional development clients including journalists/podcasters and university education programs.

• Technology: Presenter for 5 years at national cellular technology conferences and former college electrical engineering lecturer.

The Framework: Innovation Through Authenticity

Ginger’s coaching and teaching are rooted in her lived experience as a transgender woman. Her creative output reached new heights following her transition—she currently holds over 80 technology patents.

As a patent development coach and facilitator of sensitive workplace discussions, she focuses on three core pillars:

• Emotional Discernment as a Compass: By observing emotions rather than simply reacting to them, we can leverage their guidance. Ginger teaches that fear, while often paralyzing, is a potent ally; exploring the areas we are most afraid to face is often where the most valuable "undiscovered gems" are found.

• Accessible Creativity: Innovation does not require formal education. It stems from the uninhibited, "outside-the-box" thinking naturally possessed by children. Ginger helps adults move past the social risk-aversion that typically stifles this genius.

• The Power of Belonging: While society often admires novelty in theory, workplaces frequently stifle departures from the norm. Ginger demonstrates that true participation and innovation can only flourish within institutional systems that prioritize emotional safety and a genuine sense of belonging.