Alice Elmer ’21 is a Law & Public Policy Scholar, Weisman Fellow, and Beasley Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she serves as Professional Development Chair for APALSA, Treasurer for OutLaw, Events Chair for Temple Women’s Law Caucus, and Corporate and Faculty Donations Chair for SPIN.
Prior to law school, Alice worked with Rare Bird Books, an independent publishing house in Los Angeles. She performed a key role within the company, bridging the gap between editing and book design. As a senior team member, she polished project management and critical problem-solving skills, advancing from a person who loves to learn to a person who understands how to thrive as a working professional. Driven to create great change in people’s lives, she has since harnessed her experience in writing and storytelling for the study of law.
Alice has also volunteered at two renowned public radio stations, attended adult extension classes in journalism, and worked extensively with Los Angeles nonprofit agencies. Through participation in a local art studio in her hometown of South Pasadena, she was deeply involved with forming community and providing leadership for over ten years.
Alice holds a B.A. degree in Photography and Gender Studies from the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies at the University of Redlands. As an undergraduate student, she went studied in Prague and in Paris, where she focused on photography and European culture.
As a Law & Public Policy Scholar, Alice is working in the Special Proceedings Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Her policy interests include financial regulation and immigration.