Elisa Natali Davis
About Elisa Natali Davis
Elisa Natali Davis serves as the Chief of Staff to Dan Kennedy, COO at Sallie Mae, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in project management and business strategy, she previously held senior roles at Navient and Sallie Mae, focusing on fostering communication and overseeing product development.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Elisa Natali Davis serves as the Chief of Staff to Dan Kennedy, the Chief Operating Officer at Sallie Mae. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's operations in Delaware, United States. In her role, she oversees product development and marketing for Sallie Mae's Campus Solutions Product Suite. Davis emphasizes fostering a transparent and communicative culture among teams, which aligns with her leadership approach.
Previous Experience at Navient
Prior to her current role, Elisa Natali Davis worked at Navient as Senior Director and Chief of Staff to the COO from 2014 to 2018. During her four years in Newark, Delaware, she played a significant role in supporting the COO and managing various operational initiatives. Her experience at Navient further developed her expertise in enterprise project management and business strategy.
Experience at Sallie Mae
Elisa Natali Davis previously worked at Sallie Mae from 2010 to 2014 as Director of the Project Management Office. In this capacity, she focused on managing projects that supported the company's strategic goals. Her tenure at Sallie Mae laid the foundation for her current leadership role and deepened her understanding of the education finance sector.
Background in Sales at Sanofi-Aventis
Before entering the finance sector, Elisa Natali Davis worked as a Sales Professional at sanofi-aventis from 2007 to 2009. This role provided her with valuable experience in sales strategies and customer engagement, contributing to her overall professional development.
Education and Expertise
Elisa Natali Davis earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in business strategy and enterprise project management, which she applies in her current and previous roles.