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Elise Brumbach, JD, MPP

Policy and Practice Director

Elise facilitates the Center’s relationships with policymakers and practitioners that serve or work with adolescents. On behalf of UCLA CDA, Elise connects key decision makers with the science of adolescent development to improve policy and practice and advance equity. Elise has worked across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors in legal and policy roles, including as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer.

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