Alena Franklin is an author, actress, and vocalist with a passion for sharing the hope of Jesus. She made her film debut in the Kendrick Brothers' War Room (2015) and returned to the screen in The Forge (2024). As a writer, she co-authored the Lena in the Spotlight series with her mother, Wynter Pitts, the founder of For Girls Like You Magazine.

Alena's journey has been shaped by both incredible success and deep loss. After her mother's passing in 2018, Alena's faith became her anchor, fueling her desire to encourage and equip girls and women to walk confidently in their identity in Christ. Through speaking, writing, and music, she continues to use her voice to inspire the next generation. She serves as a spokesperson for For Girls Like You Ministries. She and her husband, Caziah Franklin, reside in Nashville, Tennessee.