Elana Firsht

Vice President, Accounts at MissionWired

Elana Firsht has a diverse work experience in the field of political and digital strategy. Elana most recently served as the Vice President, Accounts at MissionWired starting in 2022. Prior to that, they were the Senior Digital Director at ABD Direct from March 2021 to May 2022, where they were responsible for charting the growth of the political team and overseeing the company's digital work in the political space.

From April 2019 to January 2021, Elana worked as the Director of Online Fundraising for Biden for President, leading the most successful online fundraising program in Democratic campaign history. Elana also built and managed a team of 10 staff members during their time there.

Elana has also held various positions at Mothership Strategies, including Principal, Director of Email Strategy, Managing Strategist, and Digital Strategist, from 2015 to 2019. Elana started their career as an intern at the White House and later as a Communications Intern for Congressman Mike Quigley. Elana also interned at the Brookings Institution, Glenn Anderson for Congress, and ValPak of Southeastern Michigan, gaining experience in governance studies, communications, and digital marketing.

Elana Firsht earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Organizational Studies and History from the University of Michigan, where they attended from 2009 to 2013.

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  • Vice President, Accounts

    May, 2022 - present