Dr Christina Chin is a Khazanah-Wolfson Press Fellow at the University of Cambridge, and a China-ASEAN Center of Advanced Studies Fellow. She started her journalism career with the Star Media Group after a stint in the advertising industry. Having reported on a myriad of topics ranging from politics, public health and community issues, to breaking news and exclusive stories, the law graduate who holds a Masters in Arts (Communication) degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Social and Behavioural Science) degree, helms the Education Desk, which encompasses the Star Newspaper-in Education initiative and BRATs Young Journalist Programme, and oversees the R.AGE youth vertical.

During her post-graduate studies, Dr Chin conducted guest lectures at Universiti Malaya and communication workshops  for the Education Ministries of Malaysia and the Republic of Maldives. She was also a panel discussion moderator at international Leadership Summits held in 2024 and 2025. Having been in the media industry for over two decades, the International Press Institute member is a recipient of more than 30 journalism awards.