In 2022 Elena graduated in Comparative International Relations at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. She concluded her studies with a thesis entitled: ‘Climate change as a threat multiplier: how Al-Shabaab takes advantage of a warming climate in Somalia. She collaborates with a study centre writing articles about climate change, sustainable energy transition and terrorism. Previously, she worked as Event, Project and Administration Manager for the Representation Office of the European Region Tyol-South Tyrol-Trentino located in Brussels.