Chelsea Yusi Cruz is a Filipina-American filmmaker and production specialist & assistant based in Minnesota. A Summa Cum Laude / Highest Honor graduate of DePaul University with a BA in Film & Television, she has worked across commercial, political, and entertainment productions, including projects with Netflix and commercials with brands such as Volkswagen. Affiliated with KRIZIA Studios and an active member of Minnesota Women in Film & Television, Chelsea combines technical production expertise with a passion for community-driven storytelling. Her screenwriting and directorial work centers on uplifting women of color and trauma survivors, creating films that explore resilience, identity, and human connection.