With my husband, Adolfo, and our sons at home in Palo Alto.
My Background
Professionally, I've built my career around solving complex problems analytically and collaboratively. I lectured at Stanford Graduate School of Business, led strategy and operations for Stanford's MBA Program Office, and directed the Stanford Public Management Program. Earlier in my career I worked in internet product management and management consulting. I hold a BS in Biology and an MBA with a Certificate in Public Management, both from Stanford.
Ready for City Council
My years on the Planning and Transportation Commission have given me a clear sense of what Palo Alto needs right now: practical leadership, fiscal responsibility, and a commitment to transparency and long-term thinking. I'm ready to bring my insight and experience to City Council.
With Palo Alto civic leaders at the opening of the Bryant Street Community Center this year.
I'm Bryna Chang, and Palo Alto has been my home almost my entire life.
I grew up here — attending Nixon Elementary, JLS Middle School, and Gunn High School — and today my husband, Adolfo, and I are raising our two sons in the Midtown neighborhood of South Palo Alto. This community has given me so much, and serving it has been one of the great privileges of my adult life.
Serving Palo Alto
Since 2021, I've served on the Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission, including two terms as Chair and two as Vice Chair. It's been demanding, rewarding work as I have helped guide the city through complex decisions on housing, transportation, and development. This has given me a deep, firsthand understanding of both the challenges and the opportunities ahead.
Before the commission, I spent years volunteering in our schools and community organizations — on site councils and PTA leadership at Nixon, JLS, and Gunn, coaching Little League, and serving six years on the board of Silicon Valley Boychoir. I've also contributed to regional efforts including the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's Hawthorns Area Public Access Working Group, and done pro-bono work with organizations ranging from Tanzania National Parks to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
With other Palo Alto dignitaries at the 2026 May Fete Parade.
"I support Bryna Chang for Palo Alto City Council because of her extensive experience and background. She is a life-long Palo Altan and has served on our Planning and Transportation Commission for five years. During her time on the Commission she has demonstrated fiscal responsibility, deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the city and schools, partnership with Safe Routes to School, and has been a strong advocate for safety for our children. "
Hon. Shana Segal, Former President, current Trustee, PAUSD School Board
My Education, Experience and Service at a Glance
Palo Alto has shaped everything I've done — professionally, personally, and as a community member. Here's a look at the experience and service I would bring to City Council.
Education
Stanford University, MBA
Certificate in Public Management
Stanford University, BS
Gunn High School, JLS Middle School,
Nixon Elementary School
Palo Alto
Biological Sciences
City & Regional Leadership
Palo Alto Planning & Transportation Commission
Chair (twice), Vice Chair (twice) (2021 - present)
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Hawthorns Area Public Access Working Group (2023 - 2025)
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Non-voting Board Member (2001 - 2003)
Palo Alto Unified School District Volunteer Leadership
Gunn High School
JLS Middle School
Site Council (2020–22), Chair one year
Site Council (2018 - 2021), Chair one year
Auditor, VP Community Service, VP Membership (2017 - 2023)
Hoover Elementary School
Room Parent, Green Team Leader, Project Cornerstone ABC Reader, Site Council Chair (2010 - 2019)
Community Organizations
Silcon Valley Boychoir
President, Treasurer, Secretary (2015–2021)
Greenmeadow Community Association Swim Team
Head Data Committee (2020 - 2025)
Palo Alto Little League
Team Manager & Coach (2014)
Pro-bono & Conservation Work
Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose (2002 - 2003)
Tanzania National Parks (2002)
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (2003)
Conservation Strategy Fund (2002)
Sustainable Conservation, San Francisco (2004)
Urban Ecology, Oakland (2005)
Professional Experience
Stanford Graduate School of Business, Lecturer
Stanford MBA Program Office, Director
Stanford Public Management Program, Acting Director
Stanford Center for Social Innovation, Consultant
Campus Pipeline, Inc., Internet Product Manager
The Boston Consulting Group, Management Consultant
Palo Alto Planning & Transportation Commission
Chair (twice), Vice Chair (twice) (2021 - present)
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Hawthorns Area Public Access Working Group (2023 - 2025)
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Non-voting Board Member (2001 - 2003)
City & Regional Leadership
Palo Alto Planning & Transportation Commission
Chair (twice), Vice Chair (twice) (2021 - present)
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Hawthorns Area Public Access Working Group (2023 - 2025)
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Non-voting Board Member (2001 - 2003)
Palo Alto Planning & Transportation Commission
Chair (twice), Vice Chair (twice) (2021 - present)
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Hawthorns Area Public Access Working Group (2023 - 2025)
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Non-voting Board Member (2001 - 2003)
Gunn High School Site Council
Chair one year (2020 - 2022)
JLS Middle School Site Council
Chair one year (2018 - 2021)
JLS MIddle School PTA Executive Board
Auditor, VP Community Service, VP Membership (2017 - 2023)
Palo Alto Unified School District
Elementary Report Card & Progress Report Committee (2013 - 2015)
Hoover Elementary School
Room Parent, Green Team Leader, Project Cornerstone ABC Reader Site Council Chair (2010 - 2019)
Silicon Valley Boychoir
President, Treasurer, Secretary (2015 - 2021)
Greenmeadow Community Association Swim Team
Head Data Committee (2020 - 2025)
Palo Alto Little League
Team Manager & Coach (2014)
Children's Discovery Museum
(2002 - 2003)
Tanzania National Parks
(2002)
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
(2003)
Conservation Strategy Fund
(2002)
Sustainable Conservation
San Francisco (2004)
Urban Ecology
Oakland (2005)
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Lecturer
Stanford MBA Program Office
Director
Stanford Public Management Program
Acting Director
Stanford Center for Social Innovat
Consultant
Campus Pipeline, Inc.
Internet Product Manager
The Boston Consulting Group
Management Consulting
Stanford University, MBA
Certificate in Public Management
Stanford University, BS
Biological Sciences
Gunn High School, JLS Middle School, Nixon Elementary Schoo
Non-voting Board Member (2001 - 2003)
With Palo Alto civic leaders at the opening of the Bryant Street Community Center this year.
Palo Alto has shaped everything I've done — professionally, personally, and as a community member. Here's a look at the experience and service I would bring to City Council.