Elif holds a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from the University at Buffalo, complemented by a minor in Philosophy. She earned her J.D. from the UB School of Law, where she served as a student attorney in the Family Violence and Women's Rights Clinic, advocating for survivors of domestic violence in various family law matters. Actively involved in the International Law Students' Association, she also volunteered as a judge for local high school speech and debate tournaments. Deeply passionate about supporting children and families, Elif finds joy in traveling and spending quality time with loved ones. She is fluent in Turkish.