Denison university (’97) and Case Western Reserve University Law School (’00). Elena serves as Chief Trial Counsel for the City of Cleveland Law Department, overseeing all claims and litigation involving the City of Cleveland.

Her prior experience includes civil litigation, criminal defense and immigration law. Throughout her career, Elena has remained a community engaged attorney, as a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) advocate for victims of domestic violence, volunteering at brief advice clinics, teaching English to refugees, performing pro-bono work for local and national non-profits, serving as a Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children, and participating in specialized courts focused on mental health, veterans’ issues and drug dependency.

Rabab Anttar is a dedicated advocate for global human rights and refugee empowerment. Originally from Morocco and now based in Westlake, Ohio, she holds a PhD from Abdelmalek Al-Saadi University, where her research focused on immigrant rights and the gap between legal frameworks and lived realities. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, Rabab brings extensive cross-cultural expertise from the Middle East and North Africa to her work.

As Lead Ambassador at Building Hope in the City’s Hope Center, she leads a team focused on mental health awareness, cultural adaptation, and community integration for international newcomers. Rabab is also an experienced interpreter and trainer, having collaborated with organizations including Catholic Charities and the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. Through education, advocacy, and leadership, she strives to build inclusive communities that uphold dignity and opportunity for all.

Elizabeth Papp Taylor is the President of the Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization of dedicated volunteers who recognize the need to promote and support educational and cultural ties between Americans and Hungarians. The mission of the CHDP is to provide assistance and the exchange of ideas for Hungarian projects in the areas of commerce, education, health and human services. Since its creation in 1990, the Panel has distributed over $1,500,000 to fund grants, projects and scholarships.

Elizabeth was also co-host of the Hungarian Hour, a popular radio program on WCSB on Saturday mornings, broadcasting by radio to listeners in the Cleveland area, and by internet to listeners around the world.

Elizabeth was born in Hungary and emigrated to the United States in 1969. A librarian by training, she has been active in many civic organizations over the years. She and her husband have two children.