Elena is a tech leader with 25 years of experience in the Microsoft channel, 9 of which she worked directly for Microsoft. In 2013 she founded 365 Talent Portal to help partners around the globe build and nurture top tech teams with flexible and affordable hiring and training solutions.

Deeply passionate about inclusion, Elena proactively runs various initiatives to attract diverse professionals to the Microsoft channel and educate partners on how to successfully hire and retain talent.

Elena is heavily involved in the Microsoft international partner community, she is the IAMCP EMEA President and Global Diversity &Inclusion Committee Chairperson.