Elise graduated from George Mason University with a major in History. She studied abroad at the University of Cork in Ireland, where she studied Irish History. While there, she fell in love with the country and the people. She recently got married to her husband, Kenny, in November 2008. Her household is a mini zoo with a Bichon Frise named Lola, Siamese cat named Nya, and an adorable Panda Hamster named Hercules.