Elena was incredible. She came prepared and was very thorough in her understanding of each [CliftonStrengths theme] making the session applicable to the entire audience. She was also incredible kind and handle very difficult questions very well. She went above and beyond for this session and we were grateful to have her as a part of our team offsite.
special project leader, network security industry
Working with Elena was one of the highlights of my collegiate journey! I served as Elena’s VP while she was President of LDP. Ever since then, I’ve wanted to be as great of a leader as she is. Elena leads with kindness, empathy, and compassion and still is one of the most bold and respected leaders I’ve ever met. Elena brings an incredible level of passion to everything she does and always brightens the room!
BEN SISARSKY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Elena played a fundamental role in my life throughout my college experience. She gave me the confidence to reach goals I didn’t know were possible for myself. Through her guidance, I was able to become the strong leader I am today and I have the ability to lead others to reach their full potential. Through LDP and The Panhellenic Executive Board I was able to experience and grow in ways I would have not imagined possible if it wasn’t for the guidance of Elena.
MADDIE CALZON, 2019 ASSISTANT ACTIVITIES VP, PANHELLENIC COUNCIL AT UF
Elena brings great value to an organization with her understanding of what leadership and organizational culture truly need to be their best.
Marty Schaffel, entrepreneur & investor
Elena is more than knowledgeable on what it means to be a leader, and does a fantastic job of relaying that to other leaders by creating an engaging and empowering environment. Many of the topics she touches on allows you to reflect on what you’ve done well as a leader and what you can improve on. She has so many beneficial things to say and puts good leadership qualities into easy to understand phrases, while encouraging you to share your own real life examples.
NW, panhellenic member at UF
“Elena is one of the smartest, self-motivated, dynamic young leaders I have worked with. She successfully managed a team of 4 developers (including interns) and 6 office staff with ease and poise. Very few students graduate with problem-solving skills and often come to the table to talk about “problems” with strategy; Elena always comes with solutions. This quality alone makes her markedly different than her peers and most seasoned employees. She’s got leadership in her soul and she directs it authentically and humbly.”
Dr. Anita Anantharam, CEO, SpectApp
Elena helped focus my job search and produced immediate results: I received two formal job offers by the end of our contract, a contrast to the many years I’d gone without much interest. Elena totally revamped my basic, self-made resume into a professional document while her leadership programs helped me better understand my strengths and how to sell them to employers. My new role keeps me in a field I’m passionate about while increasing my salary 60 percent! A+
ERIC WALLACE, WRITER AND JOURNALIST
“Elena is very knowledgeable, extremely prompt, and a true professional. I procrastinated doing my own resume and decided to seek out help. Elena was the perfect solution. She went above beyond what was promised. She was patient with my numerous requests and questions. I would recommend her to anyone seeking assistance with a resume re-write.”
Jessica marquis, Insurance professional
Elena presented to Roosevelt University Trio students on StrengthFinder. Her presentation was informative and interactive. Our students and my colleagues enjoyed every moment of her presentation. We walked away with tangible knowledge and empowerment on how we can strategically utilize our skillsets for our current and future career paths. I highly recommend Elena, she will add value to any environment. Thank me later!
KRISTEN SWIMS, ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
“Working with Elena is one of the easiest parts of our marketing projects at Churchill Leadership Group because she is responsible, motivated, and asks insightful questions that move the rest of the marketing team to solve problems in a way that maybe not everyone can see at first. I appreciate her open-mindedness she brings to the table and her cheerful attitude always brightens the day! Elena is remarkably reliable and I can always count on her, especially when we are in a pinch, she always pulls us through, with professionalism and impeccable deliverables. Thank you, Elena, for all that you do for us!”
Dr. Connie Evans, Marketing Director, Churchill Leadership Group
“My resume looks fantastic and I am receiving more interview calls than I ever had. Very professional.”
Nancy latour, talent acquisition & hr professional
“Elena is a remarkable young lady that is driven, focused and knows what she wants. Elena takes charge without prompting and gets things accomplished. Elena is dependable and an asset to any person, team, and/or organization.
She is the measuring stick of what a motivated person should be, how one becomes a great leader and how to get to your goals.”
Duncan Kabinu, CTO, SpectApp
“Sorority recruitment is a very emotionally (and physically) draining process. I can honestly say that having Elena as my counselor made the experience a million times better. She was not only a leader to the whole group of 20+ girls, but a friend to all, especially myself. Elena dealt with any problem that arose with maturity, grace, and kindness. After the rush process ended, she went out of her way to continue our friendship throughout my freshman year, and even encouraged me to apply to be on the Junior Panhellenic Council and helped me with the application. Elena is one of the most genuine people I know and I am thankful to have her in my life.”
Erika, PNM (Potential New Member) in Elena’s Sorority Recruitment Group
“Elena is highly organized, self-motivated, and an exemplar communicator. She is diligent and capable of completing her individual tasks while also keeping an eye out for the larger picture to align tasks with company goals. I would gladly work with her again in the future and cannot recommend her highly enough.”
Mark Oelke, Software Developer, Infotech
“Elena and I met working at Spect. She was my boss. She was a great boss because she always gave me direct advice about what she wanted. She made sure she put extra hours in to make sure the job got done. When she was hosting different workshops for incoming college freshmen she contacted me and throughout the week asking questions and even did a practice workshop with me to make sure she was ready. She always allowed me to get more involved with Spect and inspired me to do the best job I possibly can.”
Paige McDaniel, Student Ambassador, SpectApp