Christina You-sun Park is the Executive Director of the Arizona Commission on the Arts, a state agency dedicated to fostering a vibrant arts and culture sector that fuels local economies, enriches communities, enhances education, and promotes the health and well-being of Arizona residents. In this role, she leads initiatives that provide grants, programs, services, and leadership for the creative sector across the state.

Previously, Christina was the Associate Director at the Studio for Creativity, Place, and Equitable Communities at Arizona State University. There she led a team focused on innovative programs and research that underscore the critical role of arts and culture in community development and well-being. With a broad background in arts administration, creative placemaking, grantmaking, and cultural research, Christina is a seasoned leader in building interdisciplinary collaborations and strengthening partnerships with local communities, national organizations, and government agencies. Christina has also taught at Arizona State University and Phoenix College, and has spearheaded several leadership and workforce development programs.

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.