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Jean Chen Ho is a Doctoral Candidate in Creative Writing and Literature at the University of Southern California, where she holds the Dornsife Fellowship in Fiction. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of English at Chapman University's Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Born in Taiwan and raised in Southern California, Ho’s work explores the intersections of Asian American identity, female friendship, and contemporary cultural dynamics.
- Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley
- Master of Fine Arts, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Ph.D. in Creative Writing and Literature, University of Southern California
Ho’s creative practice spans short fiction, personal essays, and literary criticism, with publications in The Los Angeles Review of Books, The New York Times Book Review, The Georgia Review, and Guernica Magazine. Her debut collection Fiona and Jane (Viking, 2022) received widespread acclaim as a TIME, NPR, and Washington Post best book of the year. The work dissects lifelong friendship, reproductive autonomy, and intergenerational trauma through interwoven narratives of two Taiwanese American women.
While no formal scientific awards are listed, Ho’s work has been recognized by major cultural institutions and media outlets. Her creative process reflects contemporary literary trends in autofiction, intersectional storytelling, and urban cultural analysis. Ho maintains a strong presence in literary circles, with works published in Electric Literature, The Rumpus, and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, among others.
Advising and Media Engagements: Though no direct students are named, her writing and public appearances through New York Magazine, Vulture, and The Cut demonstrate mentorship-like influence in literary communities. She has engaged in public intellectual work through essays and interviews.
