Elena Anadolis
About Elena Anadolis
Elena Anadolis is a Co-op Co-owner at Savvy Cooperative, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from Hofstra University and plays a key role in advocating for patient voices in the healthcare industry.
Work at Savvy
Elena Anadolis has been a Co-op Co-owner at Savvy Cooperative since 2017. In this role, she contributes to the cooperative's mission by assisting the communications team with advocacy, education, and awareness-building initiatives. Her work focuses on integrating the patient voice into business strategies within the healthcare sector. This involvement highlights her commitment to enhancing patient engagement and representation in healthcare decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Elena Anadolis earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from Hofstra University. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in effective communication strategies, which she applies in her professional roles. This education supports her efforts in advocacy and awareness within the healthcare industry, enabling her to articulate the needs and perspectives of patients effectively.
Background
Prior to her current role at Savvy Cooperative, Elena Anadolis worked as a Community Relations Liaison at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She served in the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery for six months in 2021. This experience allowed her to engage with community stakeholders and enhance relationships between the medical center and the public.
Achievements
Elena Anadolis is recognized as a patron owner of the first public benefit limited cooperative association owned by patients, established in 2016. This initiative reflects her dedication to patient advocacy and her role in shaping cooperative governance. She actively participates in co-op association governance, including making amendments to governing documents such as bylaws, demonstrating her commitment to the cooperative model.