Elizabeth Ornelas is an experienced educator with over 20 years of service in diverse school settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Education from Loyola Marymount University and recently completed the USC Leadership Academy for school administration. Elizabeth is passionate about supporting teachers and fostering students’ social-emotional wellness alongside academic success. The daughter of immigrants and a proud first-generation college graduate, Elizabeth was born and raised in Inglewood, where she now lives with her husband, their two children, a dog, and a cat.