Sahiyo is pleased to announce that Elaina Baliner, who previously served as our Development Intern, has transitioned into the role of Development & Programs Fellow. Elaina joined Sahiyo in July 2024, and her contributions as an intern have made a tremendous impact. From supporting our upcoming Comedy Show & Auction, to assisting with our GivingTuesday and End of Year Giving campaigns, helping to secure grant funds, contributing to trainings through presentations and resource development, and writing articles for Sahiyo’s blog, Elaina has already made a difference in our community.
We are thrilled to have Elaina take on this new fellowship role, where she will play an even more significant part in supporting Sahiyo’s Development and Programs teams. We look forward to witnessing the incredible work she will accomplish in the year ahead.
About Elaina: Elaina is a recent graduate of Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with a minor in Biology. A passionate advocate for humanitarian causes and global health equity, Elaina actively seeks to maximize positive impact and close health equity gaps. Currently based in France during her gap year, Elaina is focusing on becoming fluent in French before pursuing a master's degree in Global Health in Barcelona this September. Her goal is to decentralize global health funding to enhance resource accessibility for organizations on the ground. In her free time, Elaina enjoys teaching yoga and being in nature. Elaina is thrilled to work with an organization that aligns with her dedication to empowering individuals and contributing to the movement to end female genital cutting.