Elana Simms

Elana Simms is a skilled marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in project management and editorial operations. Currently serving as the Marketing and Communications Project Specialist at Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia since December 2019, Elana oversees marketing initiatives and supports departmental needs. Previous roles include Marketing Administrative Coordinator and Lead Associate in retail management, demonstrating a strong foundation in customer service and team leadership. Elana's background includes over 18 years at Sun Sentinel Media Group as Editorial Page Deputy Editor, Assistant News Editor, Senior Copy Editor, and Community Religion Editor, where Elana enhanced community engagement and editorial content. Educational achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University and certificates in Project Management from the University of Richmond.