Phyllis Wong

Phyllis Wong is a Theatre Lecturer at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), specializing in Theatre for Youth and fostering civic dialogue through performance. She teaches courses including Intro to Theatre, Theatre History I & II, and Theatre for Young Audiences. Her research focuses on marginalized narratives and their impact on social issues, such as fast fashion and climate change.

Education: PhD in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University (ASU) and BA in English-World Literature from UCLA.

Key initiatives include The Staging Change Project, supported by grants, and presentations at conferences like the International Drama and Education Association. She actively promotes community engagement through theatre, emphasizing storytelling as a tool for social change.

Personal interests include hiking, reading, and family life with her two children.