ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Elly — a writer, fact-checker, and digital wellness advocate who’s grown up alongside social media. Like most of Gen Z, I’ve felt the rush of a perfectly timed post… and the spiral of endless scrolling. I know how easy it is to lose track of time, confidence, and even perspective online — and I’m here to help change that.

I started Thrive by Social to give teens and young adults the tools I wish I had earlier: practical, hopeful strategies for using social media as a tool instead of a trap. My work as a teen fact-checker with MediaWise, Editor-in-Chief of my school newspaper, and youth council member for Congresswoman Lois Frankel has shown me just how powerful — and risky — our online spaces can be. I’ve interviewed experts, collaborated with educators, and connected with teens worldwide to talk about everything from misinformation to managing screen time.

My goal is simple: help you reclaim your feed, your time, and your peace of mind — so social media works for you, not against you.

When I’m not running Thrive, you’ll probably find me on the softball field, chasing the perfect iced coffee, or rewatching Gilmore Girls.