Elena Chang is 2nd generation Korean American who grew up on Staten Island, NY. She has organized multiple national efforts amplifying the stories of underrepresented communities by way of theatre, film, and visual arts. Previously, Elena served as program director of the Asian American Arts Alliance, where she managed artist-focused programs and community-centered initiatives. She was honored for her work by the White House AAPI Champions of Change Initiative for her artistic advocacy, has served on the advisory committees of API Rainbow Parents and KQTCon, and has produced projects for National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance and Act to Change. Elena received a BFA in Theatre from Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and continues to be inspired by the intersections of art, culture & activism.