“At the end of the day, the most important thing is pouring into your own cup.”

Elaissia Sears obtained her BA in global studies with a minor in German from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2017. In 2019, Sears became the youngest person, and the third African American woman in Arizona history, elected Justice of the Peace for the West Mesa Justice Court.

Hear her reflect on how she balances a fulfilling life of public service as an elected official but remains grounded.