Elaine received her Master of Art in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California (USC).  She then continued her education at USC, earning her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy as a resident conducting research in the Disparity Reduction and Equity in Autism Services (DREAmS) Lab.

Elaine has several years of experience working with pediatric populations and their families, including in behavioral therapy, schools, and community mental health settings.  She is passionate about creating collaborative and strengths-based partnerships while celebrating diversity in all forms.

In her free time, Elaine enjoys art of all sorts, playing video games, and snuggling with her dog.