Christina You-sun Park is a seasoned leader with a diverse background in arts administration, equitable creative placemaking, grantmaking, and cultural research. Currently serving as the Associate Director at the Studio for Creativity, Place and Equitable Communities at Arizona State University, she leads a dynamic team in pioneering programs and research that highlight the pivotal role of arts and culture in community wellbeing and development.
Throughout her career, Christina has excelled in fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, serving as a liaison with local community partners, national organizations, and government agencies. In her previous role as the Art Collections Manager for the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, she collaborated with other departments to advance the equitable distribution of public funds in infrastructure maintenance and community services. As an experienced educator, Christina has taught at Arizona State University and Phoenix College, and has spearheaded several leadership, workforce, and artist professional development initiatives.
Beyond her administrative endeavors, Christina is also a practicing artist, having contributed to groups such as the eyelounge Artists Collective, Salem Art Works, and Franconia Sculpture Park. Holding a Master of Fine Arts from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University, Christina is deeply committed to promoting equity and the transformative power of art and culture to inspire dialogue and drive positive change.