Elliot is the Co-Founder and President of the Small Business Advocacy Council, an organization laser-focused on advocating for the small business community. The SBAC is dedicated to enacting legislation and moving policy initiatives that will help small and local businesses thrive. The SBAC also focuses on neighborhood revitalization and fostering economic development in communities throughout Illinois and Chicago. The organization also supports small businesses by providing them with opportunities to connect and collaborate, and by providing them with educational opportunities.

Elliot has also served as the Board Chair for Kids Above All, an organization focused on protecting, healing, and educating children and families so they can build better lives. Elliot remains on the Board of Directors. Elliot also formally served on the board of Youth Conservation Corp., Youth Communications, and the YMCA Alliance Board. Additionally, Elliot formerly served on the Editorial Board of the Chicago Bar Association and on the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Section of the CBA.

Elliot received his law degree from the University of Dayton and received the University of Dayton School of Law Pro Bono Publico Service Award. Elliot graduated from Bradley University with a degree in sociology and criminal justice, with a minor in history.