Elliena Ingraham
I am a student at Louisiana State University graduating in May of 2026 with a degree in Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Child Life and a minor in Sociology. I have a passion for ensuring children and families are supported through highly stressful and traumatic events, such as hospitalization, regardless of their socioeconomic status, appearance, or beliefs. My passion has led me to pursue a career as a Certified Child Life Specialist. When not volunteering or in the classroom, I enjoy Pilates, embroidery, painting, and crocheting!
Education
2022-2026
Human Development and Family Science - Concentration Child Life, Sociology Minor
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Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
In May of 2026, I will graduate from LSU with a degree in Human Development and Family Science with a Concentration in Child Life and minor in Sociology. Human Development and Family Science is an interdisciplinary degree program meant to provide a broad basis on how humans develop socially, emotionally, and physically across their lifespan through a family-centered lens. The Child Life concentration includes courses taught by a Certified Child Life Specialist to provide the necessary knowledge base of child life theory and practice for those pursuing a career in Child Life. Within my minor, I focused on studying the sociology of crime, the criminal justice system, and medicine to provide a larger knowledge base to enrich my work with vulnerable populations.
Skills & Expertise
These are some skills and expertise that I have picked up along the way. ​
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Dance Education Certified by Dancers Only.
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Assisted classes of multiple age levels for 3 years and passed a certification exam at the end demonstrating proficiencies in tap, jazz, and ballet. ​
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Basic Life Support Certified through the American Heart Association taught and maintained through Ochsner Fitness Center.​