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Youth-led initiatives, community impact, and independent research driven by purpose.
Ella Shahbazian’s work is rooted in the belief that young people can drive meaningful change when they are trusted, equipped, and empowered. Through self-directed research, large-scale community service projects, published youth education initiatives, and hands-on advocacy, Ella has built an impressive portfolio that reflects leadership, intellectual curiosity, and measurable impact across multiple communities. Her projects represent hundreds of hours of planning, organizing, writing, research, and fieldwork—focused on social justice, youth empowerment, family economic stability, and community well-being.

Featured Projects & Research

  • Ella’s Angels ‒ Youth-Led Nonprofit Organization

    As the Founder & Executive Director of Ella’s Angels, a youth-driven nonprofit supporting underserved children, families, and students across California, Ella has transformed the organization into a statewide movement grounded in compassion, dignity, and opportunity. Her leadership has resulted in significant impact, including the donation of 1,000 toys to a children’s hospital, support for 240+ families during the annual Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, the contribution of 100 luxury beanie hats to the Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project (YHHAP), 500 microfiber towels provided to the Denver Humane Society, 500 infant onesies donated to Loved Twice in San Francisco, 100 luxury leash and collar sets supplied to the Burbank Animal Shelter, and $2,000 in scholarships awarded to underserved high school students across Los Angeles County.

  • Thanksgiving Meal Drive ‒ Feeding 240 Families in Need

    As the Community Outreach & Operations Lead, Ella organizes an annual Thanksgiving meal program that provides complete holiday meals to families across Long Beach. Her work includes donor outreach, logistics planning, partner coordination, youth volunteer management, and media engagement. This initiative has earned extensive press coverage, including features in major local newspapers.

  • Children’s Hospital Toy Program ‒ 1,000 Toys Donated

    Project Founder Ella launched a large-scale toy donation program to support pediatric patients year-round. By coordinating youth volunteers, school groups, donors, and collection sites, she successfully delivered 1,000 toys based on the hospital’s approved wish list.

  • Yale YHHAP Outreach ‒ 100 Luxury Beanies Donated

    Youth-Led Partnership Initiative Ella partnered with Yale’s Hunger and Homelessness Action Project to distribute 100 luxury beanie hats to unhoused individuals served by YHHAP teams.

  • Denver Humane Society Animal Welfare Project ‒ 500 Towels Donated

    Logistics & Community Coordination Ella organized the donation of 500 microfiber towels to support rescue animals and veterinary care needs at the Denver Humane Society.

  • Loved Twice Donation ‒ 500 Infant Onesies

    Early Childhood Support Project Ella coordinated a donation drive benefitting Loved Twice, providing 500 brand-new onesies distributed to vulnerable infants in San Francisco hospitals and shelters.

  • Burbank Animal Shelter Partnership ‒ 100 Luxury Leash & Collar Sets

    Youth Philanthropy & Animal Care Outreach Ella donated 100 premium leash and collar sets to support newly adopted dogs at the Burbank Animal Shelter.

  • Justice for Teens ‒ Research-Based Book on Youth Rights

    Author & Legal Research Lead Ella’s book Justice for Teens is the result of extensive research into youth rights, school policies, juvenile justice, and real-world legal challenges faced by teens.

  • The Real-Life Financial Resource Guide for Youth

    Author & Researcher Ella’s first book provides financial education designed to give young people skills in budgeting, savings, credit, taxes, and financial planning.

  • Academic Projects & Certifications

    Across 20+ university-level certificates from Yale, Harvard, and Stanford, Ella completed over 200 hours of academic exploration in psychology, law, leadership, economics, and social impact.

  • Congressional Award ‒ Silver Certificate

    Ella completed nationally recognized service hours, goal-setting, and personal development work.

  • Burbank Courthouse Internship (Upcoming)

    Ella will gain firsthand exposure to courtroom operations, judicial processes, and legal practice.

Conclusion
Ella’s projects and research reflect a consistent, multi-year commitment to building stronger communities, uplifting vulnerable populations, and pursuing knowledge with purpose. Every initiative̶whether a statewide donation campaign, a published educational resource, or an academic research project̶demonstrates her drive to lead with empathy and create measurable, lasting impact. As she continues expanding her work, Ella remains dedicated to learning, serving, and inspiring other young people to find their voice, take action, and shape meaningful change in the world.

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