Elle was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, and has always had a love for creating art and spending time outside. Following high school, she joined the Youth Conservation Corps at Saguaro National Park, where her passion for the Sonoran Desert took root. Elle then worked with the resource management and education team at Saguaro National Park, which fueled her dedication to environmental studies and inspiring youth to appreciate nature's beauty. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science at the University of Arizona and aims to build a career in environmental education. In her spare time, Elle enjoys playing musical instruments, creating art, and photographing desert landscapes.