Elena Jacob is a Senior Associate in the People Sciences Department for Strand Therapeutics and is dedicated to facilitating a transparent and collaborative work environment. She holds a B.A. in Sociology and worked in the nonprofit world during her undergrad. Elena has built her career in Human Resources within a variety of industries, including sporting goods, banking, and food & beverage. She made her transition into the biotech space during Covid-19 where the importance of mRNA therapy became evident to everyone. In her role, she is responsible for supporting all things Human Resources, or as we like to call it, People Sciences. Outside of work, Elena enjoys going for walks, dancing, traveling, and trying new foods.