Elena Laswick is an experienced development and communications consultant currently working with Limitless Horizons Ixil and serving as a marketing coordinator for the Weave a Real Peace Board of Directors. Elena has a robust background in marketing, exemplified by a role as marketing project manager at Amano Marketplace, where strategic go-to-market initiatives for over 200 products were successfully executed. As the founder of Ixil Collective, Elena established a fair trade textile brand that generated significant revenue for artisans. Previous positions include quality control manager at Capital Access, Inc., where Elena oversaw federal grants, and bilingual case manager, facilitating critical communication for applicants. With a background in language interpretation and marketing management, Elena combines expertise in strategic communication and community support. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Biology from William & Mary and a certificate in professional interpretation and translation from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.