Elena Arakaki

Policy & Planning Manager
Friends of Little Saigon - Seattle

Elena Arakaki (she/her) is the Policy & Planning Manager at FLS, strategizing solutions that promote community safety, anti-displacement, and equitable development in Little Saigon. She has experience in nonprofits, government, and consulting, and brings an interdisciplinary lens of urban planning and public health to her work. Elena seeks to center community perspectives while cultivating community well-being, social connection, and a sense of belonging in urban spaces. Elena has master’s degrees in Urban Planning and Public Health from the University of Washington, and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology-Environmental Studies from Whitman College.

Presentation(s):

• How Creative Placemaking Builds Community Capacity

  Monday, October 6, 2025
  2:15 PM - 3:30 PM ET