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Elsie Rotich

Elsie is a Kenyan-American creative, born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland. After living in Toronto, Canada for five years, she is now based in Portland, Oregon, creating content that showcases travel as a means for self-exploration and well-being. Growing up as a first gen American, traveling with family always meant reconnecting with loved ones across the globe. Especially having moved many times throughout her life, finding community in different places has developed into a staple practice. In 2022, Elsie graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a B.A. in Media Production and a minor in Spanish. Her work can be found on her YouTube and Instagram, where she brings a multicultural perspective to travel storytelling. As a participant in the 2025 Visit Greater Palm Springs Meet the Mentors program, Elsie looks forward to using her writing to inspire others to reach beyond their comfort zone, experience different cultures and learn something new about themselves along the way.