As a former executive with Sheraton, Hilton, Loews Hotels, IHG, and Delaware North at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, Elaine spent two decades at the highest levels of one of the world's most demanding industries. She watched talented people get promoted without preparation — and watched entire teams pay the price. That experience didn't just shape her. It became her calling.

Today she is a Leadership Readiness Expert, Executive Coach, International Speaker, and Author with 30+ years developing leaders across hospitality, retail, corporate, higher education, and ministry. She has coached and trained leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia and is the creator of the Lead Well, Lead Wise™ Executive Academy. She is the author of Sis, You Earned It: A Guide to Leading as a Maverick with Grace — a trusted voice at the intersection of leadership, faith, resilience, and organizational transformation.