Staff

Elena
Acting Executive Director
Biography
Elena serves as the Deputy Director of the Secular Student Alliance. Before coming to SSA, Elena worked in higher education administration, with an emphasis in student affairs, accessibility, and student advising. Outside of work, Elena enjoys hiking, reading, and engaging in general shenanigans

Caitlin
National Programs Director
Biography
Caitlin is passionate about elevating student voices in conversations about education and building partnerships with organizations committed to racial equity and youth empowerment. Her work
led to the creation of California's largest student-centered arts advocacy event, engaging thousands of students in exploring the power of activism through their artistic practice

Stephanie
Senior Campus Organizer - West
Biography
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Stephanie graduated from UCSB with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in German. As an undergraduate, she worked in media and community radio and later held positions as Deputy Field Organizer for the 2020 LA City Council elections and as Director of Support Services for a street safety advocacy group based in Los Angeles.

Cameron
Senior Campus Organizer - East
Biography
Cameron is a social entrepreneur working to develop and implement solutions to the greatest inequities facing global society. Cameron founded the Youth Pride Association from his own experiences growing up LGBTQ, in the hopes that future generations will grow up in a society that accepts them for who they are. He has been leading YPA since its founding in February 2020. Cameron has been featured in the Advocates' "thriving under 30" list for 2024 and has been the recipient of the President's Award for Student Innovation, the Newman Civic Fellowship, and the Justice Leadership Institute.
