New Jersey

A George Washington University Full Alumni Scholar, Eleni earned her BA in International Affairs and Journalism and her MBA in Marketing. A former Miss America state swimsuit preliminary winner, this Salsa dance champion and classic movie buff is a professional ballroom dance instructor. Her previous work as an international travel magazine marketing director swept her through Europe for 5 years, but she pivoted stateside to market a national retailer.

Eleni celebrates her heritage by teaching Greek dance and baking authentic pastries. 5K runs and bikram yoga supplement her biggest passion-- choreographing life with her "dance partner," husband Jonathan, and children, Elias (2) and Nia (1). What moves Eleni is her advocacy for Alzheimer''s Awareness, after losing her father to the disease. She continues to honor his legacy by lobbying State/US Congressional leaders as a spokesperson for the NJ Alzheimer''s Association, bringing a personal voice to this issue throughout the nation.