Elena Forchielli

Elena Forchielli, PhD, is an experienced professional in the fields of innovation, ecology, and business strategy. Currently serving as the Innovation Ecosystem Relationship Manager at Collaborative Real Estate since October 2023, Forchielli previously held positions as a Field Strategist at Homeworld Collective and as an Associate in Planetary Health at RA Capital Management, L.P. Forchielli's academic background includes a PhD in Microbial Ecology from Boston University and participation in the Venture Capital Private Equity Program at Columbia Business School. Additional experience encompasses roles as a Graduate Research Fellow at Boston University, an Analyst at Alira Health, and Co-Founder of VIDA Events, Inc., among others. Forchielli also holds a BA in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder.