Allister Chang was sworn in as the Ward 2 Member of the DC State Board of Education on January 2, 2021, becoming the first Asian American elected to the Board. A lifelong literacy advocate, educator, and researcher, Allister is committed to improving literacy outcomes for all DC students.

He serves on the boards of Bibliothèques Sans Frontières and the Library of Congress Literacy Awards, and has held leadership roles with Libraries Without Borders, UNESCO, and the Global Public Policy Institute. His literacy programs have received global recognition, including the Google Impact Challenge and the WISE Award.

Allister was named to the International Literacy Association’s “30 Under 30” list and has been recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative, the Aspen Institute, and Humanity in Action. He holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Locally, Allister volunteers with Georgetown Village, manages the Rose Park Farmers Market, and is a member of the DC Rotary Club.