Alana Elston, MBA
About Alana Elston, MBA
Alana Elston, MBA, serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Head of People at LGND, where she has worked since 2020. With over 20 years of experience in human resources, she specializes in change management, recruitment, and diversity and inclusion.
Work at LGND
Alana Elston has been serving as the Chief Operating Officer and Head of People at LGND since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's operations and human resources functions. Elston is a key member of the Executive Team, where she focuses on building sustainable talent pipelines and establishing effective management structures. Her leadership contributes to the overall strategic direction of the organization in Washington, District of Columbia.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at LGND, Alana Elston held several significant positions in human resources. She worked as the Chief People Officer at McKissack & McKissack for nine months in 2021-2022. Prior to that, she served as the Chief People Officer at LGND for one year, from 2020 to 2021. Elston also has extensive experience from her 13 years at FOX Architects, where she was the Senior Human Resources Director and Associate. Additionally, she worked as the Managing Director of Employee Experience at Advoc8 for one year in 2018-2019.
Education and Expertise
Alana Elston earned her MBA in Business Administration from Frostburg State University, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. She possesses over 20 years of professional experience in human resources, specializing in change management, recruitment, training, diversity and inclusion, and progressive policy and compliance. Her expertise spans various industries, particularly in high-growth organizations.
Founding Anthro Capital
Alana Elston founded Anthro Capital, a company dedicated to providing customized HR solutions for small businesses and early-stage ventures. This initiative reflects her commitment to supporting organizations in developing effective human resources strategies tailored to their specific needs.
Membership in Chief
Since 2021, Alana Elston has been a member of Chief, an organization focused on empowering women leaders. Her involvement in Chief aligns with her passion for empowering senior women leaders and fostering the exchange of ideas across different industries.