Grassroots Leadership: What Real Community Change Looks Like | Eva Chen MNZM
Eva Chen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wellbeing Charitable Trust, a community-led organisation dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of migrant, refugee and culturally diverse communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
In this inspiring conversation, Eva shares the remarkable journey behind the Trust—from supporting Chinese migrant parents and advocating for culturally responsive services to leading community responses during COVID-19 and the Auckland Anniversary floods. Through powerful stories of compassion, resilience and grassroots leadership, she reflects on the importance of listening to communities, building trust, and empowering people to create lasting change. This episode is a moving reminder that meaningful leadership begins with service, and that strong communities are built one relationship at a time.