Elina Rankova
About Elina Rankova
Elina Rankova serves as the Operations Manager at Wellth, where she leads Member Support Specialists to enhance member engagement and care plan adherence. With a background in psychology and experience in various supportive roles, she focuses on integrating technology and behavioral economics to improve population health.
Work at Wellth
Elina Rankova has served as the Operations Manager at Wellth since 2019. In this role, she leads Member Support Specialists in employing strategic empathy to enhance member engagement and care plan adherence. She has played a significant role in the early growth of the operations department, eventually overseeing the support operations sector. Rankova focuses on building healthy habits through contingency management and loss aversion strategies, ensuring that the human element remains central to the approach. Her contributions include integrating technology, reminders, and coaching solutions to improve population health.
Education and Expertise
Elina Rankova studied at Stony Brook University, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Psychology from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior, which she applies in her current role. Rankova utilizes behavioral economics to address challenges faced by members with chronic conditions, enhancing her effectiveness in operations management.
Background in Mental Health and Support Services
Before her tenure at Wellth, Elina Rankova gained valuable experience in various roles related to mental health and support services. She worked as a Mental Health Counselor at Options for Community Living, Inc. for five months in 2013. Additionally, she served as a Community Habilitation Counselor at Life's WORC from 2013 to 2014. Her experience also includes a role as a Direct Support Professional and Job Coach at Independent Support Services Inc. from 2013 to 2018, and as a Research Assistant at Brookhaven National Laboratory from 2011 to 2013.
Professional Development and Skills
Elina Rankova's professional journey reflects a commitment to enhancing member support through strategic initiatives. Her focus on employing behavioral economics and understanding human nature allows her to effectively address obstacles faced by individuals with chronic conditions. Rankova's expertise in contingency management and loss aversion strategies contributes to her ability to build healthy habits among members, ensuring they receive the necessary support in their care plans.