Elissa Fischel
As Communications Officer, Elissa Fischel supports the communications team across all tools and channels, focusing on digital channel management and strategy for the Foundation's website and social media. She also coordinates the tools for events, speaking engagements and other external communications.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Elissa worked in communications and educational outreach for carafem, a nonprofit reproductive healthcare provider in Washington, DC. Elissa holds a Master's degree in Communication Science from the University of Amsterdam, where her thesis focused on sexual health communication through media and personal relationships. She holds a Bachelor's degree in American Studies from the University of Maryland.