Elena Elkina, JD, LLM

Sr. Privacy & Data Protection Management Executive | Data Strategist | Entrepreneur | Public Speaker

Summary
I am a business-driven Senior Global Privacy & Data Protection Management Executive. I build disruptive
technologies that will design and shape our future. I am known for entrepreneurial approach in leveraging
privacy and data protection to drive business performance and serve as a trusted adviser.
I've worked with financial & healthcare institutions, software and internet companies, major law firms, and
the government sector on both international and domestic levels. My last 10 years have been focusing on
creating global data privacy and protection programs, including developing and implementing policies,
procedures, maturity models, and long term roadmaps; designing and implementing de-identification strategies
and processes; building privacy and security training. Also, I've been working with development and business
teams to build global cloud, web and mobile consumer and business products. For me, it is not enough to get
the product out of the door - I strive to help customers to get the most out of what a product can offer while
managing risk and maintaining customer trust and confidence.
My dedication to people, passion for my profession + easy going sense of humor have been my strategy to bring
people together to orchestrate group dynamic, solve problems, and build trust. I am a co-founder of Women in
Security and Privacy, a non-profit organization that focuses on advancing women in security and privacy. Also,
I am a board member for Leading Women in Technology, a non-profit organization dedicated to unlocking the
potential of female professionals who advise technology businesses.

Experience
Partner / Privacy & Data Protection Management Executive at Aleada Consulting
2016 - Present (1 year)
Advise clients in various industries on diverse aspects of privacy and data protection program (policy,
procedures, training, tools), legal and control frameworks, privacy maturity model and roadmap, data
strategy, PbD, product development (web, mobile and cloud), cross-border data flow, privacy impact
assessments, data inventory, vendor assessments and due diligence.
Assess client compliance requirements and align compliance strategy with business goals.
Advise the board of directors and management on data strategy, M&A, and building sustainable businesses in
markets that are impacted by privacy and data protection concerns.
CORE SERVICES:
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1. Governance, Risk & Compliance

-GDPR Readiness Assessments
-PIA
-Vendor Assessments
-Privacy Shield
-Legal and Regulatory Requirements
-Internal Controls and Testing
-Policies, Notices, Procedures
-Privacy Audits
2. Training & Awareness
-General Privacy and Data Protection Training
-Specialized Privacy and Data Protection Training
3. Data Protection Strategy
-Target Operating Models
-Privacy Program Maturity Models
-Privacy Program Roadmaps
Co-Founder/Vice Chair & Chief Evangelist at Women in Security and Privacy (WISP)
2014 - Present (3 years)
Co-founded Women in Security and Privacy along with several other accomplished Bay Area women. WISP
is a fiscally-sponsored Project of Community Initiatives. WISP is a group of women in privacy and security
and our mission is to:
- Increase representation of women in these industries;
- Build a trusted community of advocates, mentors, and partners;
- Advance leadership opportunities; and
- Drive innovation through exchange of ideas, best practices, and referrals.
WISP is uniquely positioned to provide its members with professional opportunities across STEM industries.
Today, knowledge of both privacy and security principles is critical in any information-driven organization.
Until recently, these two fields have generally been viewed as separate, sometimes overlapping, disciplines.
Few organizations bring the two together and view the fields holistically. WISP aims to break down the
silos between privacy and information security, and promote a collaborative relationship between these
fields. WISP is a cross-disciplinary organization our membership base consists of women with STEM
or STEM-related backgrounds, and non-STEM backgrounds. Through our varied membership base, and
membership exposure to Privacy/InfoSec STEM careers, we hope to encourage women to enter STEM

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related professions, by demonstrating that Privacy/InfoSec STEM knowledge is a valuable asset that can be
applied across industries.
Together, let's make some meaningful impacts in our community! Connect with us via our LinkedIn Group
Page, Twitter or Facebook!
Board Member at Leading Women in Technology
2014 - Present (3 years)
Serve on the Board of Directors of Leading Women in Technology -- a non-profit organization dedicated
to unlocking the potential of professionals who advise technology businesses. Our vision is to promote the
advancement of women in technology by empowering women to become the best versions of themselves.
We do this by offering intensive multi-tiered professional development programs. These programs are
designed to provide women with the critical business and leadership skills needed in the various stages of
their careers. In addition to our core programming, we offer networking and mentorship opportunities with
the intent of encouraging and celebrating women on their journey to success.
In 2004, our team founded Women in Licensing, a committee of the Licensing Executive Society. We
successfully ran Women in Licensing for six years before deciding to expand our charter to serve the broader
technology industry.
In 2011, the roots of Women in Licensing Bay Area became Leading Women in Technology, a not-for-profit
501(c )(3) dedicated to connecting professionals who shape the business of technology.
Today, Leading Women in Technology is the leading organization for womens professional development in
the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and New York City.
Co-Founder at Start-Up Entrepreneurship Law
2012 - 2016 (4 years)
Do you want to know more about law and technology?
Are you an entrepreneur, a business owner, or you work in a tech company and want to know what laws
affect your business practices?
Are you an attorney seeking to better understand new technologies your clients work with?
If so, this is your group!
If so, please visit SEL!
What SEL offers:

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* EDUCATION *
SEL puts the focus on the new technologies and the legal issues concerning them. We provide an opportunity
to meet your peers and to learn more about the new developments concerning intellectual property rights,
privacy, security, Big Data, social media, marketing/advertisement, mobile applications, Internet, contracts
and licensing, and technology transactions among other relevant topics.
* EVENTS *
SEL organizes periodically a series of events where experts from various technology business, VC, and legal
fields share their expertise, provide guidance, and debate on current legal and business issues.
* NETWORKING *
In addition, SEL is an excellent networking opportunity to expand your social and professional connections.
Anyone is welcome to share their knowledge, experience, and passion for technology.
Please visit our events at: http://www.meetup.com/Start-Up-Entrepreneurship-Law-SEL/
Senior Manager, Global Privacy Office at McKesson
2012 - 2016 (4 years)
Establish, lead, and manage global data privacy and protection program to minimize organizational risk,
protect information, leverage data to ensure rapid innovation, and maintain customer trust and confidence.
Work with business units to develop and implement privacy and data protection controls. Create, assess,
and improve data protection compliance of a wide range of web, mobile, and cloud products and services.
Identify legal and regulatory compliance challenges and develop data protection framework to make sure
everyone in an organization plays a role in protecting personal and company information. "The chain is only
strong as its weakest link" -- this is how I feel about data protection program and there are no shortcuts to
have a successful one.
Active Member of the following Committees:
Enterprise Risk Council (ERC)
- ERC Policy Subcommittee
- ERC Training Subcommittee
- ERC Risk Assessment Subcommittee
Business Unit Privacy Working Group

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 De-Identification Task Force

Spirit Committee
Vice President, Consumer and Commercial Transactions Compliance at First Private Bank & Trust
November 2009 - April 2011 (1 year 6 months)
Ensured regulatory compliance with data privacy, data security and disclosures, information sharing,
marketing/advertisement, commercial and consumer protection laws. Advised the board, management, and
business units on complex and sensitive commercial, finance, and corporate transactions. Maintained deep
understanding of the regulatory requirements under which the company and its customers must operate in
various regulatory frameworks.
Co-Founder at Financial Literacy Empowerement Network (FLEN)
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
It is more important than ever to educate individuals financially. The countrys lack of financial
sophistication is one of the reasons for its current economic problem. Increasing financial literacy will
improve the lives of millions. Financial education can help people of any age, race, gender, or socioeconomic background to make informed and responsible financial decisions. However, it is impossible
to achieve financial literacy without the collaboration and infrastructure of four sectors: the government,
corporate America, nonprofits, and individuals. The Financial Literacy Empowerment Network (FLEN)
recognizes that without working together, none of these four groups can achieve success. FLEN offers a
simple but effective network to provide much needed services to strengthen consumer economic stability and
competency while encouraging four groups to work together to achieve this goal.
The purpose of FLEN is to increase financial literacy by means of an efficient infrastructure comprised of the
collaboration of four sectors: the government, corporate, non-profits, and individuals by (i) helping to expand
awareness, (ii) combining and providing new and already available financial literacy programs, expertise,
and resources, (ii) addressing the challenges and efforts, and (iv) encouraging individuals to improve their
lives and take ownership of their future.
Vice President / Compliance at Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
Advise on, research and analyze compliance and legal issues, including best practices and strategies for
managing legal and regulatory risks. Ensured regulatory compliance with data privacy, data security and
disclosures, information sharing, marketing/advertisement, commercial and consumer protection laws.
Advised the board, management, and business on complex and sensitive commercial, consumer, finance,
and corporate transactions. Maintained deep understanding of the regulatory requirements under which the
company and its customers must operate in various regulatory frameworks.

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Assistant Vice President / Legal at Far East National Bank

March 2006 - May 2009 (3 years 3 months)
Worked with the management and key departments to ensure regulatory compliance with state and federal
laws and regulations, including information privacy, security, business development, marketing, ID theft,
legal process requests, commercial and consumer transactions, and IP. Oversaw vendors compliance with
contractual obligations, banking policies, laws, and regulations. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a large
variety of licensing agreements and contracts. Directed major bank-wide task-force projects and regulations
implementation.
AVP / Legal and Compliance at Far East National Bank
2006 - 2009 (3 years)
Worked with the management and key departments to ensure regulatory compliance with state and federal
laws and regulations, including information privacy, security, business development, marketing, ID theft,
legal process requests, commercial and consumer transactions, and IP. Oversaw vendors compliance with
contractual obligations, banking policies, laws, and regulations. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a large
variety of licensing agreements and contracts. Directed major bank-wide task-force projects and regulations
implementation.
Corporate Paralegal at Rocket Software
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
Counseled business leaders and software engineers on various privacy, business development, IP, M&A,
commercial and technology transactions. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated NDA, national / international
licensing, software, OEM, and professional services agreements.
Legal Assistant at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
2003 - 2005 (2 years)
Provided legal support to major electronics, telecommunications, software, Internet/e-commerce, finance/
banking, entertainment, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies.
Research Assistant at Harvard Law School
2001 - 2003 (2 years)
In-House Counsel at Ecology Holding
2000 - 2003 (3 years)
Counseled the board and management on privacy, security, marketing, IP, HR, M & A and general
commercial and corporate matters. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a variety of contracts and licensing
agreements.
Assistant to the Mayor of Northern Prefecture of Moscow at Mayor's Office
2000 - 2002 (2 years)
Analyzed legislation on national and international economic and commercial business developments.

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Head of Agency at LUKOIL (worlds 2nd largest private oil company)

1999 - 2000 (1 year)
Negotiated a variety of contracts in 26 countries and developed effective marketing strategies. Managed the
daily operations of the agency.
Clerk at District Court, Honorable Judge Lukinskaya
1995 - 1999 (4 years)
Prepared drafts of court decisions and advised the judge on applicable laws in civil and criminal cases.

Education
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law
Activities and Societies: LL.M., Class Vice President Berkeley Technology Law Journal (Associate Editor)
Berkeley Center for Law, Business and the Economy (Research Assistant) Boalt.org (Member) Berkeley
Business Law Journal (Business Symposium Panel Captain) Berkeley Journal of International Law (Associate
Editor) Berkeley International Law Society (Academic Chair) American Society of International Law
(Member) Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International (Marshal)
Stanford University
Technology, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Social Media
Activities and Societies: Human-Computer Interaction Social Network Analysis Technology
Entrepreneurship Designing a New Learning Environment An Introduction to Computer Networks
Rice University
Department of Computer Science, An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python
Bankers Compliance Group (BCG)
Privacy, Marketing, Compliance, Banking
Activities and Societies: Coursework: Financial Privacy, General Operations, Consumer Lending, Construction
Lending, Title and Regulation Z, Loan Workouts and Collections, Real Estate Lending and Compliance,
Regulation B and FCRA, LaserPro Documentation, Negotiable Instruments, Business Account Documentation,
Title Insurance, Legal Process
The Risk Management Association (RMA)
Privacy, Finance, Banking
Activities and Societies: Coursework: Business Writing for Bankers, Financial Accounting, Financial
Statement Analysis, Cash Flow Analysis, Commercial Loan Documentation
Harvard Extension School
Law and Technology, Internet and Society
Grade: A minus
Harvard University
Harvard Summer School, Legal Writing
Grade: A minus
Harvard Law School
Contracts, Constitutional Law, Corporations and the American Legal System
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JD, Civil Law

Activities and Societies: Top 3% of Class Deans Awards for Excellence, The Best Paper Contribution to
Law School, and Award for Creative Mind ACTIVITIES: Legal Organization (President) Student Activities
Council (Student Advisor)

Interests
New Technologies, Innovations, Intellectual Property, Information Privacy, Information Security, Data
Protection, De-identification, Social Media, Internet, IP Transactions, Community Development, Volunteering,
Travel, Boxing, Car Racing, Motorcycles

Languages
English
Russian

(Native or bilingual proficiency)

(Native or bilingual proficiency)

Volunteer Experience
Advisory Board at Strategic Action for a Just Economy (SAJE)
August 2010 - August 2011
Over the past decade, SAJE has worked in collaboration with Esperanza Community Housing Corporation
and the St. Johns Well Child and Family Center, as well as other community partners, to develop
comprehensive approaches to public health and wellness that included community and tenant education and
engagement and public health strategies to combat one of the most pervasive determinants of poor health in
South LA, substandard and slum housing conditions.
The result of this work was groundbreaking, and brought to light the critical connections between substandard
housing, and the health of South Los Angeles residents. The collaborative has identified a broad array of
slum-housing induced diseases (i.e. asthma, chronic skin conditions, lead poisoning, etc.) and works with
tenants to act upon and rectify the housing conditions that are making them sick. The most severely impacted
victims of this public health crisis are the children who live in these buildings. Children are more susceptible
to a range of debilitating diseases such as asthma, lead poisoning, and chronic skin conditions that have a
negative and long lasting impact on their physical and mental development and their ability to function and
thrive in daily activities, such as school or sports.
Consultant / Investigator at Financial Abuse Specialist Team (F.A.S.T.)
October 2010 - August 2011
In 1993, WISE Senior Services broke new ground by initiating the Los Angeles County Area Agency on
Aging Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) to combat the rising tide of elder financial abuse.
The team draws on the expertise of professionals from diverse disciplines including:

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 Attorneys, including experts in estate planning

Members of the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office and the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office
Psychologists
Gerontologists
Law enforcement personnel
Bankers
Financial planners
Securities and investment brokers
Realtors
As one of the FAST Consultants, I shared my legal and financial expertise and advised Fiduciary Abuse
Specialists. The Fiduciary Abuse Specialists are employed by Adult Protective Services, the Long-Term
Care Ombudsman Program, the Office of the Public Guardian and care managers from local and service
agencies.
Vice Chair at OWN IT - McKesson Employee Resource Group
December 2014 - April 2016
OWN IT is an employee resource group at McKesson dedicated to:
- Improve the personal and professional development of women at McKesson
- Elevate the awareness and impact of women as leaders within and outside McKesson
- Help McKesson become a top employer of choice for women
Advisory Board at Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE)
March 2010 - August 2011
SAJE is an economic justice, community development, and popular education center that has been building
economic power for working class people in Los Angeles since 1996.
Over the past fourteen years, SAJE's winning combination of community organizing, coalition-building, and
grassroots policy has gained significant benefits for the community. Our accomplishments include creating
the nation's first welfare-to-work bank account and, through the Figueroa Corridor Coalition for Economic
Justice, negotiating the nations most comprehensive community benefits agreement.
Educator at Junior Achievemnet
2006 - 2011
Junior Achievement is the worlds largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce
readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.
Junior Achievement programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate
wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to

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apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. Students put these lessons into action and learn the value of
contributing to their communities.
Board Member at Rosemary Children's Services
July 2009 - August 2011
The mission of Rosemary Childrens Services is to help children, adolescents and families heal from their
pasts and move toward productive and fulfilling futures, by providing the highest quality of therapeutic
support, education and permanency planning.
Rosemary Childrens Services is one of the oldest West Coast charities that helps boys and girls of all ages
who have suffered abuse, neglect and abandonment. Its programs include a Foster Family and Adoption
Agency, which helps nearly 400 children, annually, throughout Los Angeles County and portions of San
Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties; a Non-Public School providing specialized education in a small
structured environment; a Mental Health Program to provide individual and group therapy and training in
various life skills; and the Residential Program which includes Rosemary Cottage and four group homes.
Co-Treasure at Junior League Of Pasadena
2006 - 2010
Women join the Junior League of Pasadena to serve their community by volunteering on projects that
improve the quality of life for residents in the San Gabriel Valley. Founded 85 years ago, the League is a
women's organization responsible for positive change in the community. Its programs have sparked some
of the best community service institutions in Southern California, such as the center that eventually became
Kidspace Children's Museum, the docent program at the Huntington Library and a community resource
facility at Madison Elementary in North Pasadena. Over the years, we have donated thousands of volunteer
hours and more than $3.5 million.
We are a diverse, member-run organization that welcomes all women eager to volunteer. Past members of
the Pasadena League include celebrated chef Julia Child; author Harriet Doerr, winner of the National Book
Award, and thousands of women who are now leading the community in which we live, honoring our legacy
while they create positive change.
JALC Co-Chair at Junior Achievement of Southern California
January 2008 - August 2011
JA of Southern California is a volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating students
about entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness, through experiential, hands-on programs.

JA of Southern California is a volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating students

about entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness, through experiential, hands-on programs.
JA programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and

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effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply
entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. JA of Southern California is dedicated to developing sustainable
communities by teaching the economic relevance of staying in school. We prepare todays youth to be
tomorrows leaders, businesspeople, and innovators. JA teaches kids how to be both financially responsible
and entrepreneurially daring.
Board Member at Haven House
April 2008 - June 2010
Haven House is a non-profit organization, which offers intervention and prevention services for survivors of
domestic violence and sexual assault.
Financial Advisor at Foreclosure Prevention Fair - Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services
November 2009 - August 2011
Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NHS) serves as a catalyst for local residents,
business and government representatives to work together to build stronger neighborhoods, improve the
quality of life for low to moderate income families of modest means and to revitalize communities into
neighborhoods of choice.
NHS strengthens communities through the development and maintenance of quality affordable housing,
creation and preservation of affordable homeownership opportunities, support of local leaders, providing
financial education and increasing the financial independence of families and people in need.

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Elena Elkina, JD, LLM

Sr. Privacy & Data Protection Management Executive | Data Strategist | Entrepreneur | Public Speaker

10 people have recommended Elena

"Elena is one of the most passionate, high-achieving, team-oriented people I have ever met. I had the
privilege of working with her on the McKesson employee resource group for women (aka OWN IT) and she
was the driving force for much of our progress. She did a terrific job of mobilizing people around a common
vision, winning support for our initiatives, and motivating the extended team to put in the extra effort required
to drive change. She cares deeply about her work and her teammates. She is one of the first people I would
hire if I were ever starting my own company!"
Andy Burtis, SVP, Corporate Marketing & Communications, McKesson, worked with Elena at McKesson
"Elena is a delight to work with and get to know. She is energetic, upbeat, and her passion for learning and
desire to always take on more makes working with her a pleasure. She is an excellent networker, building
relationships between people and organizations adroitly. She is also confident, creative, and thinks outside of
the box, always wanting to innovate and improve existing models. I would welcome the opportunity to hire
her again."
Sharon Anolik, Vice President & Global Privacy Risk and Strategy Leader, McKesson, managed Elena at
McKesson
"Elena is someone who you can count on to be on top of the latest innovation and ideas. She has an astute
way to proactively lead and engage the right stakeholders to accomplish mission critical goals. Elena is a
thoughtful teammate and delightful colleague, who has a great charisma and talent to inspire others in her
passion for privacy. "
Elizabeth Lee, Global Privacy Director -- Enterprise and Corporate functions, McKesson, worked
directly with Elena at McKesson
"Elena is incredibly sharp and knowledgeable in privacy law. Working with Elena, she is always able to
clearly explain the legal aspects of any decision or activity from a privacy perspective. Elena is a pleasure
to work with and I am always impressed by her organization skills. She is always prepared and is a valuable
asset to the team. "
Emily Schultz, Employment & Investigations Counsel, Axiom, worked with Elena at McKesson

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"Elena is a highly skilled professional who brings passion for law and privacy. She has an attention to detail
that is rare. She is also a great person with a positive attitude who elevates results by thinking creatively. She
constantly strives to exceed expectations and is an all around great person. I would recommend Elena and
would gladly work with her again. "
Michael Dore - ESQ, MBA, CISSP, Senior Manager - Privacy Innovation, McKesson, worked directly
with Elena at McKesson
"Since her introduction to Junior Achievement of Southern California in 2006, Elena Elkina has worked
with over a dozen groups of teens in continuation schools and communities with a strong gang presence.
Elena takes the time she has with students to share relevant work readiness skills, teach financial literacy,
and employ entrepreneurialism with hands on curriculum that keeps students enthralled. In three years time,
she has recruited close to 50 volunteers to mentor at-risk youth in low income neighborhoods. Over 1,400
students have benefited from the volunteers that she has helped place into classrooms to teach students skills
that would not have been gained otherwise. The youth that have gone through programs taught by Elena
and her network of volunteers have been accepted to college, shared budgeting skills with their family, and
created student run businesses. Elena recognized the necessity to fund the financial education curriculum
being provided to students, so she continues to be the led coordinator in her companys Bowl-a-Thon a
program that allows corporations to raise funds to benefit Junior Achievements classroom materials. Elena
and her colleagues have risen over $13,000, and through Elenas advocacy of financial literacy for youth,
thousands of dollars in corporate gifts have been made to Junior Achievement. She has also taken time off
work to volunteer at charity events, in addition to organizing an electronic waste fundraiser that recycled
several tons of waste while financially benefiting Junior Achievement. In January of this year, Elena helped
to create the Junior Achievement Leadership Council a group of passionate Junior Achievement volunteers
dedicated to the success of youth in their communities. She is currently the co-President, and under her
leadership, a grassroots strategy to increase classroom volunteers, communications, and contributions has
been formed. The group has already begun fundraising to meet a $100,000 goal. Elenas desire to help young
people succeed does not end at Junior Achievement. She sits on the board of two local nonprofits, Rosemary
Childrens Services and Haven House. Elenas role as the co-Treasure for the Junior League of Pasadena
has helped to make numerous empowerment events a success for young girls. Not only has she fundraised
for the aforementioned nonprofits, but Elena also planned the logistics for the BE R.E.A.L, Girls Rock, and
Body Wise programs that were attended by hundreds of middle school girls. Although the results of Elenas
volunteering can be easily calculated through the number of young people she has affected, the amount of
funds she has raised, and the total volunteers that she has recruited, there is no quantifiable measurement for
the long term impact she has had on the students that she has mentored and the adults that she has inspired."
Shiva Darbandi, was with another company when working with Elena at First Private Bank & Trust
"Elena Elkina is a pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail, diligence, and curiosity of subject matter are
exemplary. She exudes energy and determination. During our involvement in several projects, Elena kept an

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upbeat attitude while not losing focus on the task at hand. She was full of innovative ideas that helped shape
the projects. She works extremely well in team environment and emerged as a leader on many occasions.
Elena is capable of managing all stages of a project and carrying it through to completion. She excels on all
fronts and would be a great addition to any team. I am looking forward to working with her again."
Victor Starostenko, worked directly with Elena at Financial Literacy Empowerement Network (FLEN)
"Elena expressed great community involvement while at Far East National Bank. She was a fast learner and
always willing to take on additional initiates. Great team player with great enthusiasm!!"
Alice Zandpour, worked with Elena at Far East National Bank
"Elena is a very thorough, diligent, and strategic as well as tactical person who often takes the lead role in
projects. She always listens to the branch/business units and ensures that the business/regulatory needs,
as well as the overall strategic vision of the Bank. Finding that balance---meeting business/regulatory
requirements and the Banks goals---is not an easy task, and Elena accomplishes this with integrity,
professionalism and genuine care for all parties involved. Her ability to identity issues and create resolutions
is a great contribution to the success of the tasks and projects she is assigned. Elenas extra effort and
ability to take on tasks with little direction to accomplish objectives is superb. Additionally, Elena is always
willing to do whatever needed to be completed in order for a task and/or project to stay on schedule. I highly
recommend Elena and hope that our professional paths cross again in the near future."
Cindy Diaz, worked with Elena at Far East National Bank
"Elena is a energetic, goal oriented and committed employee/volunteer. We worked together on a few
projects and her "can do" attitude along with her bright personality is a credit to any organization."
Karen Drew, SVP/CRC, managed Elena indirectly at Far East National Bank
Contact Elena on LinkedIn

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