Elena Park

Elena Park is a U.S. news journalist focused on investigative reporting and public accountability. She began her career in local news as a general assignment reporter in the Midwest, then moved to national coverage after breaking a series on municipal contracting practices. Over the past decade, Elena has covered policy hearings, courts, and public health impacts, often translating complex government processes into clear, document-driven stories. She is known for meticulous verification, transparent sourcing, and her ability to find credible voices across communities affected by policy decisions. Elena has written for major digital outlets and coordinated data-supported investigations with photographers and editors, culminating in multiple community-impact stories that led to procedural reforms. Her reporting interests include election security, healthcare access, and housing policy, with a particular emphasis on how federal and state decisions filter down to everyday residents.