Academics & Early Career
Ella’s Master’s degree
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The gym Ella attends 5-7 days a week.
Equinox
Ella’s favorite color.
Blue
What famous pandemic sparked Ella’s interest in infectious disease?
The Bubonic Plague
Americano (hot or iced)
Ella’s Sorority at UVM
Alpha Chi Omega (AXO)
The NYC neighborhood Ella has lived in for almost 4 years.
East Village / Lower East Side. (also excepting Ukrainian village)
The only food Ella is allergic to.
Cherries
The crippling phobia Ella has struggled with since childhood.
Throwing up.
Ella’s favorite leafy green, the basis of almost all her meals.
Kale
The country where Ella completed her travel study in food-borne illness and sustainable development.
Kenya
Ella’s go-to breakfast.
Oatmeal.
Ella’s favorite movie of all time.
Fever Pitch
Ella’s first celebrity crush, the host from a hit television show on the discovery channel.
Mike Rowe
Ella’s all time favorite cuisine (Asian).
Japanese.
The name of the organization Ella works for, founded by Actress Marcia Cross and Lillian Kreppel.
HPV Cancers Alliance (HPVCA).
As part of her bedtime ritual, in addition to having a cup of mint tea, Ella puts on this essential oil every night.
Lavender
Ella’s star sign.
Aries
The name of Ella’s short-lived Strawberry Jam business.
Ella Bella Jam
One if Ella’s favorite beverages (non-alcoholic). Popular brands include Brew Dr & Health-Ade.
Kombucha
The medical specialty Ella worked in during her first full time research position, under world renowned surgeon, Dr. Ashutosh Tewari.
Urology
The reality TV show Ella constantly has playing in the background during daily activities.
Vanderpump Rules
Ella was a 3-sport Athlete for the majority of her high school career. The three sports Ella participated in and their seasons.
XC (Fall), Indoor Track (Winter), LAX (Spring)
Ella was gifted the CD soundtrack of this famous movie/musical that premiered in 1978, and quickly became her obsession for years to come.
Grease
Ella is obsessed with one celebrity pastry chef. She own’s her book “Dessert Person”.
Claire Saffitz