Co-Founders & Co-Directors
BEAM was founded by Annie Chen and Zoe Lee in 2024 to work at the intersection of science, technology, and culture—designing ways for innovation to take root in real communities. Their projects translate complex systems into media, tools, and experiences that build trust, spark imagination, and mobilize collective action.
Annie and Zoe are incubating BEAM at NEW INC (New Museum) and are affiliated with the MIT Media Lab’s Community Biotechnology Initiative.
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