Academic Achievements

Ella Shahbazian is a dedicated and high-achieving student committed to academic excellence and intellectual growth. She maintains a 4.0 GPA at Rose & Alex Pilibos High School while simultaneously earning college credit through dual-enrollment coursework at Los Angeles City College, where she also holds a 4.0 GPA. With a rigorous schedule that includes AP and Honors classes, Ella continuously challenges herself academically while balancing leadership, writing, and community service. As a published author of two books and the founder of a youth-led nonprofit, she applies what she learns in the classroom to real-world impact and civic engagement.

HIGHLIGHTS:

4.0 GPA in high school
4.0 GPA in dual-enrollment courses at Los Angeles City College
21+ college credits completed
AP coursework in Human Geography, English, and Social Sciences
Honors classes across core academic subjects
Published author of The Real-Life Financial Resource Guide for Youth and Justice for Teens
Upcoming internship at the Burbank Courthouse
Strong academic writing, research, and public-speaking skills

Awards & Honors

Ella’s work as a youth advocate, author, and community leader has earned recognition from civic leaders, media organizations, and national award programs. Her commitment to service and social impact has positioned her as an emerging young leader whose efforts are already influencing communities across California.

Major

Press &

Long Beach Post
Press-Telegram
Women’s Weekly
BA Business Life
Patch (multiple features)
Acast Long Beach Daily News Podcast
Additional regional and statewide news coverage

Community

Advanced University - Level Certifications

Ella has completed an extensive portfolio of university-level online coursework across subjects including law, human rights, leadership, communication, retail strategy, social entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence. Her commitment to continuous learning reflects both academic curiosity and a strong drive to develop real-world tools for advocacy and community impact. Across 19 certificates from institutions such as Harvard, Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of London, and the University of Geneva, Ella has invested approximately 400 hours of structured academic study—demonstrating the discipline, focus, and intellectual rigor that define her educational journey.

Below is a complete list of certificates, each displayed individually to highlight the depth and breadth of her work.
1. Harvard University — Child Protection: Children’s Rights in Theory and Practice	View Certificate
2. Yale University — A Law Student’s Toolkit	View Certificate
3. Yale University — Creating Change Through Social Entrepreneurship	View Certificate
4. Yale University — Connected Leadership	View Certificate
5. Yale University — Moralities of Everyday Life	View Certificate
6. University of Pennsylvania — Introduction to Nonprofit Law	View Certificate
7. University of Pennsylvania — Omnichannel Retail Strategy (Specialization Certificate)	View Certificate
8. University of Pennsylvania — Achieving Personal and Professional Success (Specialization Certificate)	View Certificate
9. University of Pennsylvania — Success	View Certificate
10. University of Pennsylvania — Improving Communication Skills	View Certificate
11. University of Pennsylvania — Influence	View Certificate
12. University of Pennsylvania — Negotiations	View Certificate
13. University of London — Citizenship and the Rule of Law	View Certificate
14. University of Geneva — Children’s Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Introduction	View Certificate
15. DeepLearning.AI — AI for Everyone	View Certificate
16. Coursera — Introduction to Merchandising	View Certificate
17. Coursera — Retail Marketing Strategy	View Certificate
18. Coursera — Managing Human Capital in Retail	View Certificate
19. Coursera — Retail Digital Supply Chain	View Certificate

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