With a personal vision to make a real impact in helping to achieve a world of equality Ziqiao Chen’s advancement journey began in 2018 as a CASE Graduate Trainee. Following the conclusion of his Graduate year, Chen was appointed as Monash’s first dedicated internationally focused fundraiser in 2019, delivering the design and implementation of the university's fundraising strategy for Asia.

Chen successfully led the launched of a series of philanthropic initiatives in Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Notably, he raised over 7 figures annually amid the global pandemic in these markets since 2020.

His work has culminated in the creation of Monash's flagship philanthropic program in Asia - The Asia Equity Scholarship program, which has been featured in The Standard & The Sing Tao Daily - Hong Kong's most circulated newspapers, as well as winning the CASE Circle of Excellence 2022 - Best of Asia-Pacific Awards.