Elena Makansi

Elena Makansi has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Elena currently works at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum as a Content Marketing Lead, where they develop marketing and educational content for a large social media audience. Previously, they worked as a Social Media and Marketing Specialist at the same company.

Before that, Elena worked at the University of Arizona, where they held multiple roles, including Director of Communications for the Graduate and Professional Student Council and a Masters Student. Elena also served as an Introduction to Design Teaching Assistant and a Graphic Designer.

Additionally, Elena has experience as a Social Media Manager at FoodInRoot, Co-Owner at Blank Slate Communications, Line Cook at Bliss Cafe, and Freelance Copywriter and Office Assistant at Landsystems and Associates. Elena also worked as an Editorial Intern at Sauce Magazine.

Elena's earlier experiences include roles such as a Dining Services Sustainability Employee at Oberlin College Campus Dining Services, Summer GIS Intern at Baltimore Orchard Project, and Programming Assistant at Kendal at Oberlin.

Overall, Elena Makansi has a diverse background with expertise in content marketing, social media management, communications, and graphic design.

Elena Makansi holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College, which they obtained in 2014. Elena later went on to attend the University of Arizona from 2017 to 2020, where they pursued a degree in Illustration + Design, specializing in Fine/Studio Arts. Additionally, Elena has obtained certifications including the Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate from Meta, obtained in February 2022, and the Ohio Serv Safe Certification from the Ohio Restaurant Association, obtained in 2011.