Alana Safran Azaria is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial management across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Finance at Elevate since February 2021, Alana previously held the role of VP, Finance at BEACON | MindBeacon Health from May 2019 to February 2021, where responsibilities included preparing consolidated financial statements and mentoring an accounting team. Alana's earlier experience encompasses positions as Financial Controller at Ontario Telemedicine Network, Controller at Enbala Power Networks Inc., and Director of Finance & Administration at Benecaid Health Benefit Solutions Inc., demonstrating a strong track record in corporate accounting, budget management, and team leadership. Alana's education includes a Masters in Accounting from the University of Waterloo and professional qualifications from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario.
Elevate
Elevate is a Canadian non-profit that shapes and unites world-class innovators through incubator programs and industry-leading events at the intersection of technology, arts, and social innovation. Through strategic partnerships, a robust community, and a roster of world-renowned speakers, Elevate empowers its community to co-create a more equitable and sustainable future. We believe technology holds the incredible potential to transform the world for the better. Elevate connects global icons, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, corporate innovators, policymakers and students to help solve complex social problems. #ElevateTechCA Elevate was founded in 2017, producing its very first technology and innovation festival in under 90 days! Over 95 partners – corporate, community, founders, investors and government – united to bring together the brightest minds across the globe looking to build a better future for society. Elevate Festival became the world’s fastest-growing tech and innovation festival. With 30,000 guests, over 350 speakers, and 150 partners, the festival has hosted global icons, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, businesswoman Martha Stewart, astronaut and author Chris Hadfield, VP Al Gore, and the former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt. Learn more at Elevate.ca.