She believes that positive impact comes from thoughtful, informed and tangible solutions, achieved when passionate people come together around a shared narrative and common goals.   She is a visual communicator that excels at organizational development and strategic planning. Elaine received her Bachelor of Architecture in 2004 from the University of Oklahoma and is currently working for Gensler, a global design, planning, and strategic consulting firm. Elaine is leading an office initiative to incorporate social responsibility and community-driven design into architecture and planning projects throughout Baltimore City. She helped launch gServe, a corporate social responsibility program for Gensler and currently serves on the firmwide steering committee.

She also works with the AIA Baltimore Lecture Series, developing the overall theme and speakers as well managing the graphics for the last seven years. She is on the National Board for the Network of Arab-American Professionals, leading the local Baltimore chapter and managing the national re-brand effort. A Baltimore resident for eight years, Elaine was raised in Oklahoma City and speaks English and Arabic.