Sister Eli is a sister of the Sigma Omega Epsilon sorority, Epsilon Chapter where she promotes Autism Awareness and neurodiversity. She has earned a master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University. She joined Friends of the Children NY in 2020 as a caregiver and queen of resources. She volunteers as a mentor for women of CCF who are impacted by the criminal injustice system reminding them of their knowledge and experience within systems to advocate for meaningful change.