Elena Pihera is a graduate transportation planner at Abley, with previous experience as a Service Network Development Graduate at Auckland Transport, where involvement included a range of projects focusing on transit network improvement and GIS analysis. Prior to this, Elena worked as a retail sales assistant at DECJUBA and completed an internship with the New Zealand Red Cross, concentrating on climate change's impact on disaster management. Educational qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma of Science in Geography and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Development Studies, both from Victoria University of Wellington. Elena has also served as a student ambassador and representative on the Macleans College Board of Trustees, advocating for the inclusion of diverse student needs.