Elena is has worn multiple hats at Common Ground over the years and currently the Manager of Business and Administration. She is responsible for all accounts payable, onboarding new staff and supporting the Business Office with financial oversight of the organization.  Elena has a passion for social and environmental justice that reflects the mission of Common Ground. She has a degree in Biology and before coming to Common Ground, Elena worked was a medical office manager and veterinary tech. assistant.

When not at work she enjoys the outdoors, gardening, trying new restaurants and spoiling her dogs Dorothy and Wizard.