Elka Chamberlin is an experienced professional in venture investing and portfolio management, currently serving as the Director of Portfolio Services at Emerson Collective since January 2018, previously holding the position of Manager for Ed Tech Portfolio Services. Prior experience includes roles as Director and Senior Manager for Strategic Initiatives at BrightBytes, Development Director at Oakland Leaf Foundation, and Campaign Associate at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Additional early career roles include administrative and tutoring positions, with a foundation in academia from Fordham University, where Elka earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy.