Elaine Ng is the president and chief executive officer of Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE). She’s an accomplished veteran of the nonprofit and education sectors with a passion for and commitment for organizations that shift the paradigm toward equity and access. Prior to joining TSNE, she held the positions of strategic planning director for Special Education for Boston Public Schools, and Executive Director of the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC). She remains active in direct service organizations as a volunteer and board member. Elaine is privileged to be recognized for her work over the years through numerous awards and honors, including a Barr Fellowship. She holds a master's in public policy from Tufts University, and a dual bachelor’s in English and Asian American Studies from UMass Boston.