Elise Abedi

Strategic Planning Analyst
elise.abedi@ucla.edu

Elise joined UCLA as a Strategic Planning Analyst with APB in February 2026. She is passionate about transforming complex data into clear, actionable strategies that inform stakeholder decisions and optimize resource allocation.

Elise holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from San Diego State University (SDSU). Before joining UCLA, she worked in the aerospace industry, where she specialized in evaluating financial blueprints for major engineering projects within federally funded frameworks. This background in rigorous cost analysis and compliance directly informs her strategic planning work today.

Committed to fiscal integrity and analytical precision, Elise is proud to support UCLA’s mission and values.