Her Story
About Elaine
I started in mental health communications in 2023 after working at two different companies in the industry. My first role was at ASHA Health, and in early 2025 I joined the City of Detroit as Visual Design and Outreach Manager for the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. I specialize in advertising and visual communications, creating materials that the community sees, especially using print design for crisis services in Detroit and Wayne County. I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design and a minor in ceramics from Heights University in Adrian, Michigan in 2020. Outside of work, I am an artist who paints, had a solo exhibition in 2023, illustrated a children's book called The Chili Cat, and enjoy knitting and gardening.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Elaine
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would attribute my success to my upbringing and my parents.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
My grandpa, who was an eye doctor, always told me to just be yourself. It is simple but so powerful.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Remember that you got the job for a reason and they believe you can do it. Be yourself. At the end of the day it is just a job, you are still a person with value, and there will be another job if this one does not work out.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The field is still heavily male-dominated, and people's egos can get in the way. An opportunity is using print design and traditional advertising methods to reach communities in Detroit that lack technology access, helping promote crisis services for behavioral and mental health.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My Catholic faith is number one. Then my support system, giving myself grace, honesty, and integrity. I am never afraid to admit when I am wrong.
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