Representative Allister Chang was sworn in as the Ward 2 Representative on the DC State Board of Education on January 2, 2021, becoming the first Asian American elected to the Board. His top priority on the Board is advancing literacy for all DC students.

His literacy initiatives have earned international recognition, including the Google Impact Challenge and the WISE Award. He has chaired the Library of Congress Literacy Awards, served on the board of Bibliothèques Sans Frontières, and conducted research on literacy policy with UNESCO and the Global Public Policy Institute.

Allister has been named to the International Literacy Association’s “30 Under 30” list and 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, where he was elected student body president.

In DC, Allister has volunteered with Georgetown Village, managed the Rose Park Farmers Market, and been active in the DC Rotary Club. He currently serves as an advisor to Station DC, a technology incubator.