Elena Georgalla

Elena Georgalla is a seasoned professional specializing in partnerships and communications, with a strong focus on Africa and Eastern Europe. At UNOPS, Elena serves as the Partnerships Specialist for the Africa Regional Office and also acts as the country representative in the Republic of Moldova, having previously led partnerships in Somalia. Prior experience includes the role of External Relations and Communications Manager at Africa's Voices Foundation and Project Officer at Cambridge Education, where project support extended to DR Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda. Elena's earlier positions also include Project Manager at Birkbeck, University of London, and an internship at the Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the United Nations, where daily briefings were prepared for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Elena holds a Master of Philosophy in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge and a Master of Arts in International Relations and Social Anthropology from the University of St Andrews.