Elyssa Lakin, Cpsm
About Elyssa Lakin, Cpsm
Elyssa Lakin is a Project Manager specializing in People & Culture, currently working at Alma and StartupExperts. With extensive experience in human resources and operations across various organizations, she focuses on creating inclusive employee experiences and optimizing workplace strategies.
Work at Alma
Elyssa Lakin currently serves as Project Manager, People & Culture at Alma. She has held this position since 2023, working remotely. In this role, she focuses on building inclusive employee experiences that align with the company's core values and drive business outcomes.
Previous Experience in People Operations
Prior to her role at Alma, Elyssa worked at StartupExperts as HR Leader since 2023. She also served as Senior People Operations Generalist at Guru from 2021 to 2023. Her experience includes a position at Uber as Senior People Operations Specialist from 2020 to 2021 and as People & Culture Manager at Routematch from 2019 to 2020.
Foundational Roles and Leadership
Elyssa has a diverse background in leadership and operations. She co-founded Castmate and served as VP Operations from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she held various roles at Parachute Health, including Director of Talent Development & Customer Experience and Lead of Talent Development & Customer Experience from 2017 to 2019.
Educational Background
Elyssa graduated with honors from George Walton Comprehensive High School in 2005. She then attended New York University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama and Computer Applications from 2005 to 2009.
Specialization and Interests
Elyssa specializes in developing processes, policies, and programs for fast-paced, mission-driven tech startups. She has a strong interest in topics such as Agile HR, remote workplace strategy, and psychological safety. Her approach is informed by her growth mindset and service-oriented philosophy.