Chana Elgin
Chana Elgin is the communications director responsible for a number of strategic items, including NSBA's web portfolio, responsible for planning, crafting, and publishing the latest news and announcements on member-oriented initiatives. She oversees various online resources to enhance member advocacy, while also supporting the government affairs team in developing policy briefs, grass-roots content, and much more.
Before NSBA, Chana worked as a consultant on a number of geopolitical and infrastructure development projects. She earned dual BAs in political science and journalism from Texas Tech’s Schools of Politics and New Media in Lubbock, Texas, followed by a JD with dual concentrations in political communications and financial securities and regulations from The Catholic University in Washington, D.C.
Small-Business Technology Advocacy Priorities
SBIR/STTR
Advocating for the long-term stability and strength of federal small-business innovation programs.
Federal Innovation Programs
Supporting policies that help small businesses participate in federal research, development, and commercialization opportunities.
Small-Business Contracting
Promoting fair access and competition for small businesses in the federal marketplace.
Data Privacy Regulations
Addressing complex and burdensome privacy requirements that affect small businesses.
Patent Reform
Advocating on patent-related issues that impact small-business technology companies.