Elena is an eighth grader at Ingomar Middle School, who participates in speech and debate, mock trial, TSA (Technology Student Association), and National Science Bowl. She is passionate about advocating for resources to support youth mental health and climate change. Elena likes to travel, learn new languages (she is working on Spanish at the moment), visit art museums, and spend time with family in her free time. After high school, Elena hopes to double major in Economics and International Relations to pursue a career in law or diplomacy.