Elen Asatryan (Armenian: Էլեն Ասատրյան; born 1983)[1] is an Armenian-American politician who is a Councilmember and the current mayor of Glendale, California.

[6] Asatryan led several initiatives, including creating public policy fellowship and internship programs for high school and college students; the establishment of the Glendale Domestic Violence Task Force; launching and implementing voter registration and "get out the vote" initiatives; securing recognition for the Armenian Genocide and Republic of Artsakh; and adoption of a genocide education curriculum in California public schools.

[7] In 2017, Asatryan oversaw discussions with Caruso following the Americana at Brand's refusal to provide paid advertising space on its billboard for “Architects of Denial,” an Armenian Genocide documentary.

[10] In 2022, noticing a lack of community knowledge about COVID-19 assistance programs,[11] and wanting to "create a system that works for working-class families", Asatryan ran for one of three open seats on the Glendale City Council, finishing second in a field of eight candidates.

Amid increased political polarization, she aims to foster communication among diverse groups, and plans to hold meetings with various community organizations.

[18] In October 2024, Asatryan delivered remarks reaffirming the City of Glendale’s long-standing partnership with the Armenian American Museum, noting the importance of such an institution in fostering education, unity, and cultural pride.