Elena made history in Guatemala as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress at just 22. She pursued a degree in political science, which she simultaneously worked full-time to fund while helping with the spending home, since the age 18. She was a leader of the student movement, where she advocated for a government that works for all, gender equality and the end of corruption. She was the head of the Tide Turners Plastic Program, dedicated to protect and clean the bodies of water around the country. She was a Scout for 20 years.
She was an intern for Semilla’s Congressman Bernardo Arévalo, who is now President. There, she became a part of Movimiento Semilla, a progressive anti-corruption Party. In 2023, Elena contested in the party’s primaries, securing a spot on the congressional ballot. They went on to win the election and became the most progressive government in a long time.
Elena's election took place amid big democratic threats. Despite a coup attempt, the people, she and her party ensured President Arévalo's inauguration January 14th, 2024. Now, in office, Elena is fighting to build a better country for the working class, women, and youth. She embodies the fight for progress.