Hela is an incoming senior at UCLA studying Political Science with minors in Environmental Science and History. Before joining Evergreen, she served as a legislative intern on Capitol Hill for Congressman Ami Bera (CA-06) and a research assistant at the UC Berkeley Department of Political Science and UCLA REPS Lab. She is also involved in student journalism, serving as a podcast host and opinion writer at The Daily Bruin. Hela's policy interests include science and technology, climate justice, and voting rights. Beyond work, she enjoys hiking, running, and playing the guitar.