Genea Canelles

Genea Canelles, Ph.D., currently serves as the Community Affairs Operational Excellence Lead at Microsoft, where they focus on executing strategic community initiatives across the EMEA region. With over 11 years of experience in community management and stakeholder engagement, Genea has previously held senior roles at Amazon and has worked on various projects that emphasize community impact and collaboration. They earned a Ph.D. in Social Science from Erasmus University Rotterdam and have a strong background in managing community engagement efforts both in the private and public sectors. Genea is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French, reflecting their diverse professional interactions.