Elia M.

Elia M. currently serves as a Client Advocate at Partners for Justice, providing support at the Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender's Office since July 2023. Previous experience includes working as a Project Coordinator at a financial start-up, where Elia sorted, compiled, and analyzed data to suggest business improvements. Elia also worked as an Intake Assistant at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, enforcing COVID-19 guidelines. At Cornell University, Elia held multiple leadership roles, including Co-President of the First-Generation Student Union and Haven Student Union, and Co-Chair of the 1vyG conference. Additional experience includes serving as a Research Assistant at both New York University and Cornell Law School, as well as mentoring low-income students at Campbell Hall. Elia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies and English from Cornell University.