Elena was born in East Harlem NY of Puerto Rican parents. She is a spouse, mother and grandmother. Elena has a Masters Degree in social work from Columbia University and currently practices medical social work in Tampa FL. Elena has been an active member of the parishes she has been associated with and has served in a variety of ministries. Elena’s present ministry is to the homebound and disabled often dealing with end of life issues. Elena is focusing her ministry on bringing the word of God to the marginalized. She was ordained a deacon on March 25, 2017 and a priest October 21, 2017.