El's near-death experience didn't just point her toward research — it pointed her toward her own block. Nine-plus years of civic service in River Forest, Illinois.
She's spent close to a decade in direct community service in River Forest, Illinois, and writes regularly for her local paper on the issues that affect her neighbors most.
A two-year committee member for Senior and Disability Services with River Forest Township, and over 15 years of broader community service and advocacy spanning healthcare equity, AI in healthcare, sustainability, and STEM education and medical advocacy.
Regular opinion columns in the Wednesday Journal on mental health, inclusion, local government, and community life — using a science communicator's clarity on civic topics.
She also serves on the board of Tutortastic, NFP, a youth tutoring and STEM-access nonprofit — work that lines up neatly with El & Al's Adventures, her own STEM-themed children's book. She's additionally a member of AHIMA and the 19th Century Charitable Association.
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