Ella Schaffer

Ella Schaffer serves as Co-Chair of iCAN’s Young Professionals Network and the Youth Council at the International Children's Advisory Network, which aims to enhance pediatric healthcare experiences. In addition to this role, Ella is an Ambassador for Free The Facts, focusing on educating young Americans about fiscal and public policy issues, particularly Medicare. As Assistant Leader of the Student Volunteer Leadership Group at By The Hand Club For Kids, Ella has contributed to improving academic support for students from under-resourced neighborhoods and has independently led a STEM seminar program. Ella also assists as a Teaching Assistant for Introductory Chemistry at Trinity College-Hartford and has engaged in research initiatives at Duke Clinical Research Institute, Hartford HealthCare, and UChicago Medicine. Furthermore, Ella interned in the District Office of Senator Richard Blumenthal, providing constituent services related to health matters. Currently, Ella is pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Trinity College-Hartford.