Her coursework combines her interest in organismal biology and conservation. She spent the summer of 2023 at the New England Aquarium as a Conservation Education Intern, practicing scientific communication in a nontraditional learning environment with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. On campus, Elli is a Resident Assistant in Shafer Hall and a Supplemental Instruction Leader in the Chemistry department. She is also the President of Wellesley Orthodox Christian Fellowship. Upon graduation, Elli’s goal is to pursue a career in ocean advocacy and conservation education.