PinnedElena SalaksinForgeI Just Don’t Want to Be Busy AnymoreSome changes I’m makingSep 21, 202129Sep 21, 202129
Elena SalaksUkraine on My Mind: Reflections Two Years LaterA recap of my speech at the Freedom for Ukraine BanquetJun 11Jun 11
Elena SalaksChallenging our assumptions about refugeesRefugees are ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Let's address our bias so that we can help them feel safe and welcomeMar 25Mar 25
Elena SalaksCrown Jewels and their insights into social patternsReflecting on the crown jewels and what they teach us about social structures, rulers, and human behavior.Aug 22, 2023Aug 22, 2023
Elena SalaksTips for starting your project management careerSome tips for landing a project management career based on my own experience as a PM, hiring manager & former recruiter.Aug 19, 2023Aug 19, 2023
Elena SalaksExperiencing war from a place of privilegeWhat’s it like to be a Ukrainian out in the West? Well, it’s complicated. My candid thoughts and emotions on war as a Ukrainian American.May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
Elena Salaks10 years with a (tech) giantCandid reflections of my 10 years working for a large tech company.Mar 31, 2023Mar 31, 2023
Elena SalaksSix life lessons from my babushkaA few lessons on life, love, and friendship from my late babushkas (grandmas)Mar 9, 2023Mar 9, 2023
Elena SalaksSanctions and starving artistsThis past weekend I stopped by a small gift shop that had matryoshka dolls on display. The shelf proudly had a placard advertising that the…Feb 9, 2023Feb 9, 2023
Elena SalaksOpen letter to my Russian & Ukrainian friends in the westDear Russian friends in the west, it’s not you. Well, at least not directly. The reality is that we Ukrainians are thinking about the warDec 22, 2022Dec 22, 2022