Amy Yi-Mei Chen

Amy Yi-Mei Chen is a memoir author, journalist, editor, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of identity, family, and the stories we inherit — and the ones we choose to tell.

Her memoir DON'T TELL MA explores identity, family, immigration, and the stories passed down across generations. It is currently on submission to publishers.

As a journalist and essayist, she has written for Real Simple, the San Francisco Chronicle, Travel + Leisure, and other national publications. Her work covers identity, culture, travel, and the human stories behind everyday life.

She offers professional editing services for writers at all stages — from early drafts to near-final manuscripts. Her editorial work spans memoirs, personal essays, personal statements, college admissions essays, white papers, annual reports, and keynote scripts.

As a speaker, she has appeared at the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, LinkedIn, Airbnb, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA), and Martha's Vineyard. She speaks on storytelling, identity, writing as a leadership tool, and AI and content.