Elie manages the administrative operations of CSCCE including personnel, finance, policies and procedures, and office operations. She supports long-range and short-range strategic planning and directs critical activities and processes. She brings a breadth of experience and a passion for supporting early educators to this role.
Elie has over 16 years managing budgets and operations, primarily for research organizations. Prior to joining CSCCE, she worked at the Center on the Economics and Demography of Aging at UC Berkeley. She has a Bachelor’s in Business/Finance from Western Washington University and is also a trained Project Manager and certified Health Coach.
In her spare time, Elie likes to stay active with her two young boys by hiking, playing, going to games, and finding new adventures. She likes to find quiet moments to read with her dog, experiment in the kitchen to “healthify” recipes, and has a soft spot for saving animals.