Elaiza Torralba, MPH, is a seasoned health communications strategist with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between complex clinical research and public action. As a Senior Communications Specialist at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), she leads high-stakes messaging within the public affairs and advocacy team, transforming oncology workforce and research initiatives into compelling patient-impact stories.

Throughout her career—including pivotal roles as a Public Information Officer at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and a communications lead for the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County—Elaiza has specialized in "translating" dense health policy and scientific data for diverse audiences. Her background spans the full spectrum of the field, from clinical research coordination at UCLA’s Center for Cancer Prevention and Control Research to managing large-scale digital advocacy campaigns for underserved communities.

Elaiza holds a Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Health Communications from the USC Keck School of Medicine and a B.A. in Sociology from UCLA. She is dedicated to using strategic storytelling to ensure that health equity remains at the forefront of the national conversation.