Elena graduated with her BA in Interpreting and Translating and Intercultural Communications (English and Spanish) and MA in Linguistics from Minsk State Linguistic University (Belarus, Europe). She has recently earned her MA in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs from Pace University, New York. She has over 10 years of combined experience in teaching, administrating and customer service. Outside of work, Elena loves spending time with her husband and their young daughter and exploring the Charlotte area.