Stefanie Elkins
Stefanie Elkins is a sweet Jewish Girl from the Valley who loves to do good! She's a seasoned traveler and has lived in London, Boston and Philly before making her way back to Sherman Oaks, CA. She has worked for many years in the non-profit community and has a BA in Social Relations and a Masters Degree in Management in Human Services and Jewish Communal Service from Brandeis University. Elkins is a Leeza Care Advocate and has made it her personal and professional mission to empower and educate individuals to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. With her work at Circle of Care Leeza's Place, she understands that being a caregiver to family members with memory disorders can be a challenging, scary and emotional ride. She is a resource and a friend to caregivers and reminds families that there is life after diagnosis.
Your favorite place in LA to have a cocktail?
A pint at My Father's Office.
Your favorite LA place for bargain shopping?
Target and the occasional yard sale.
You could change one thing about LA - what would it be?
Can anyone help me?!! I would love to get a local gastropub in Sherman Oaks.
You’ve always wanted to go to this LA spot – but just haven’t made it there yet?
Rustic Canyon.
Your favorite LA extravagance?
The Beverly Hills vanity - cut, color and eyebrow wax!
Your favorite neighborhood haunt?
Fryman Canyon for a hike, Studio City Farmer’s Market, Watercress Café for brunch and Boneyard Bistro for dinner.
Your favorite local getaway?
A hike in the Santa Monica mountains is my get away...
Your favorite place for cheap eats?
Pita Kitchen.
You always take out of town guests to this spot?
Friday nights in the summer I always take people to hang out at The Farmer's Market at The Grove for great music, eats and people watching.
You're most connected to this charity or your last volunteer experience?
Of course, Circle of Care Leeza's Place and most recently I volunteered for KCRW for their subscription drive.
