Ela Provost
About Ela Provost
Ela Provost serves as the Director of Product Management at PeopleGrove, where she leads a team of product managers, designers, and a data analyst. With over nine years of experience in the EdTech industry, she focuses on product strategy and user feedback to enhance product offerings.
Current Role at PeopleGrove
Ela Provost serves as the Director of Product Management at PeopleGrove, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she manages a diverse team that includes product managers, designers, and a data analyst. Her responsibilities involve collaborating with company leadership to set strategic direction and create a roadmap for the product team. She focuses on understanding product needs through client and user feedback, ensuring that product features are continuously improved.
Previous Experience at PeopleGrove
Ela Provost has held multiple roles at PeopleGrove prior to her current position. She worked as a Customer Success and Marketing professional from 2016 to 2018, followed by a role as a Product Specialist for 8 months in 2018. She then transitioned to a Senior Product Manager role from 2020 to 2021, and served as a Product Manager from 2019 to 2020. This progression highlights her extensive experience within the company and the EdTech sector.
Experience at WriteLab
Before her tenure at PeopleGrove, Ela Provost worked at WriteLab in various capacities. She served as Chief of Content for 8 months in 2015, followed by a role as Content Director for 11 months. She began her career at WriteLab as a Content Writer for 4 months in 2014. These roles contributed to her expertise in content strategy and management.
Educational Background
Ela Provost studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Anthropology from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, she attended Santa Rosa Junior College, achieving an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in English, Humanities, and Social and Behavioral Sciences from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in product management and content development.
Industry Experience
Ela Provost has over 9 years of experience in the EdTech industry. Her expertise lies in implementing product visions and addressing complex problems with practical solutions. She has a strong focus on collaboration with clients and users to identify product needs, which informs her approach to product feature development and iteration.