Ellena is a Graduate Student in the MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford. Prior to coming to Oxford, Ellena studied finance at Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada), managing Carleton University’s student investment fund ($2.0M AUM) and spearheading the integration of responsible investing and ESG principles across internal, asset, and portfolio levels. Research framing ESG as a financial sacrifice sparked Ellena’s interest in the nexus between value and values, fuelling her commitment to empowering the financial sector to deliver on the sustainability agenda.
Ellena’s interests include reshaping investment strategies in hard-to-abate sectors and advising on capital deployment to foster sustainable development. Moreover, Ellena is eager to research how impact investing can support the resiliency of Indigenous infrastructure.
Ellena is drawn to the DEAL community because she believes in the urgent need to transform our economic systems to prioritize sustainability and social equity. She is passionate about exploring how financial frameworks can align with the principles of Doughnut Economics.
Armed with a deep understanding of sustainability dynamics and financial acumen, Ellena plans to inform decision-making, redirect capital, and integrate net-zero into investment strategy. Moreover, she is eager to meaningfully support the resiliency of northern Indigenous populations. As a consulting professional advising clients nationwide, Ellena offers practical experience in the financial industry and a unique perspective into Canada’s economy. Her experience engaging Indigenous stakeholders provides valuable insight in addressing socio-economic challenges through strategy. Furthermore, her track record of research in sustainability as it intersects with enterprise offers a research-oriented perspective.
At the crossroads of value and values, Ellena is committed to building a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable future. Joining this community offers an invaluable opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals and contribute to innovative solutions that can drive meaningful change in our economic systems, ultimately fostering a more sustainable and equitable future.
