Representative Ellen Park Contact information
Here you will find contact information for Representative Ellen Park, including email address, phone number, and mailing address.
| Name | Ellen Park |
| Position | Representative |
| State | state representatives New Jersey |
| Party | Democratic |
| Email Form | |
| Website | Official Website |
Representative Ellen Park
Ellen J. Park (born March 6, 1972) is an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician. She was elected in the 2021 New Jersey General Assembly election as an assemblywoman for New Jersey’s 37th legislative district, making her the first Korean American woman to be elected to the New Jersey Legislature.
Born in South Korea, Park moved to the United States as a child and was raised in the New York City neighborhoods of Sunnyside and Flushing. She attended Bronx High School of Science and New York University. Park earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
Before her election to the New Jersey General Assembly, Park served on the Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey Borough Council. In the November 2021 general election, she was elected together with her running mates, becoming the first Korean woman to serve in the state legislature. Since 2024, Park has served in the Assembly as Parliamentarian.
Committee assignments for the 2024-2025 Legislative Session include:
- Judiciary (as chair)
- Budget
- Commerce, Economic Development, and Agriculture
The 37th District representatives for the 2024-2025 Legislative Session are:
- Senator Gordon M. Johnson (D)
- Assemblywoman Shama Haider (D)
- Assemblywoman Ellen Park (D)
In the 2023 general election, Park secured re-election with 36.4% of the vote. Her commitment to green initiatives, including recycling, has made her a notable advocate for environmental causes in her community.