Elysa Chen

Elysa Chen Shiyun (born 29 February 1984) is a Singaporean politician. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), she has been the Member of Parliament (MP), as part of a PAP team, representing Bishan–Toa Payoh Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since 2025.

Early life When Chen was sixteen years old, her father died of cancer prior to her O-level examinations.

Career Chen began her career as a crime reporter with Singapore Press Holdings from 2007 to 2011. She later worked as a lecturer at Hwa Chong Institution and as a church pastor. Since 2018, Chen has been the Executive Director of CampusImpact, a youth-centred social service agency.

Political career Chen began serving as a district councillor on the North West Community Development Council in 2020. In 2024, she joined the Punggol Coast Citizens' Consultative Committee.

Personal life Chen is married to Jonathan Huang, Director of Administry at Wesley Methodist Church. They have a son.