Elle is a Midwest native and alumna from American University where she studied international service with a focus on global health and environmental sustainability and identity, race, gender, and culture studies. Living in D.C. for six years, she held positions on Capitol Hill, the State Department, campaigns, and nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity International. Upon graduating from American University, she worked at a healthcare nonprofit as the health policy lead for the Midwest. This past summer, Elle worked as a Clinical Service Improvement Intern at the Department of Health and Wellness in Cape Town, South Africa. She is passionate about advancing health equity and expanding Medicaid to ensure everyone has access to healthcare. Her long-term goal is to drive equitable and accessible health policy on a governmental scale as a health equity subject matter expert.