Elana Weil
About Elana Weil
Elana Weil serves as the VP of People at Hidden Road, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles at companies such as Coinbase and Deloitte, and possesses expertise in operational excellence and positive psychology.
Work at Hidden Road
Elana Weil has held the position of Vice President of People at Hidden Road since 2022. In this role, she focuses on operational excellence, streamlining processes, and improving efficiency within the organization. Her leadership aims to enhance team performance and foster a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Elana Weil worked at Coinbase in various capacities. She served as a Human Resources Business Partner from 2019 to 2021 and later as Executive Recruiting from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she briefly held the position of Chief of Staff to the VP of Talent & Learning in 2022. Her experience at Coinbase contributed to her understanding of HR dynamics in the FinTech sector.
Consulting Background at Deloitte
Elana Weil has a significant background in consulting, having worked at Deloitte from 2015 to 2019. She began as a Senior Consultant in Human Capital Consulting and later advanced to Manager in the same field. Her experience at Deloitte equipped her with expertise in M&A integration and human resources management.
Education and Expertise
Elana Weil holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where she focused on positive psychology. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Judaic Studies from W.A. Franke Honors College. Her educational background supports her HR functional expertise in areas such as conflict resolution and compensation & benefits.
Research and Early Career
Elana Weil began her career with research roles at Harvard Medical School, where she worked as a Research Assistant and later as a Senior Project Coordinator in the Weisz Lab for Youth Mental Health. She also interned with the US Army's Army Substance Abuse Program in Germany. These experiences contributed to her understanding of mental health and organizational behavior.