Elana Stein joined CLS in the fall of 2006 and provides a broad range of experience in marketing, strategic communications and media relations. She currently works with a variety of trade associations, leading corporate companies and international clients at CLS, such as: the Egyptian Press and Information Office, the Computer and Communications Industry Association, the Personal Watercraft Industry Association and Verizon.

Prior to joining CLS, Elana worked in the marketing department of Rayo, the Latino imprint of HarperCollins Publishers in New York City. While there, she planned and coordinated events for Rayo authors and became a critical component in creating sales presentations. Additionally, she played an integral role in the development and execution of marketing plans for each title.  Elana developed expertise in budget management, publicity, event and meeting planning and group dynamics.

In 2002-2003 Elana worked as an editorial assistant for a freelance writer in the Washington, DC area. While there, she researched, edited and wrote articles for publication in The Washington Post, Parenting.com, MSNBC and Pharmacy Digest.

 Elana holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Literature from the University of Maryland and studied abroad in Israel. She is proficient in Hebrew.