Program Manager

• Mar 2021 - Present

Manager of Health Innovation

• Oct 2018 - Mar 2021

Described as a super connector, Elisa has established a large network of life sciences players and resources and excels at strategic planning and establishing partnerships. Elisa organized and grew TENET i2c, a $100K annual competition for UCalgary life sciences start-ups. She supports translational programs and the development of proof of concepts leading to projects with commercial value. Most rewarding to Elisa is mentoring students eager to grow an entrepreneurial mindset. Described as a super connector, Elisa has established a large network of life sciences players and resources and excels at strategic planning and establishing partnerships. Elisa organized and grew TENET i2c, a $100K annual competition for UCalgary life sciences start-ups. She supports translational programs and the development of proof of concepts leading to projects with commercial value. Most rewarding to Elisa is mentoring students eager to grow an entrepreneurial mindset.

Project Lead

• Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

Project Manager

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2017

Planning and executing pilot projects and developing them into programs. Example: a faculty-wide pitch competition for innovations that start in the lab and developed for commercialization. This requires an extensive communications plan, effective networking and aptitude in stakeholder management.

Project and Communications Coordinator

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

Redesigned and created the website for the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, increasing user engagement and traffic to the site. Organized "speed-dating" events between clinicians (orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists) and basic scientists to increase research collaboration between the groups.

Research and Education Administrator

• Sep 2010 - Apr 2012

Administered research grants for orthopaedic residents and faculty. Contributed to faculty teaching assignments and tracked faculty professional development. Organized educational events for the 30+ residents and 50+ faculty.

Administrative Assistant

• Sep 2006 - May 2010

Responsible for orthopaedic education and organization of clinical call development of residents and fellows. Planned and executed the first and second anaesthetic symposium. Responsible for orthopaedic education and organization of clinical call development of residents and fellows. Planned and executed the first and second anaesthetic symposium.