Hi, I'm Elina! 

I'm an 18-year-old freshman at Rider University in NJ. When I'm not playing field hockey, golf or rock climbing, you'll find me diving into history books or engaging in community service. I'm part of  Rider  Gail Bierenbaum Leadership Council, Business honors program and the Baccalaureate Honors Program.

I've also hosted Gender Equity Matters Summits and participated in the MLK Leadership Summit, created a Hidden Disability Summit, spoken at the Apraxia Kids National Conference twice and have done a TEDX talk.

nce that I'll be giving a TED talk in  December 2023. 

Originally adopted from Khabarovsk, Russia, I'm passionate about helping others through Young Able Voices and can't wait to connect with new friends along the journey. Life has taught me that challenges are not roadblocks but stepping stones to something greater. I believe in the power of resilience, the beauty of diversity, and the endless possibilities that come from genuine connections. Let's inspire and uplift each other, one voice at a time.