Alena is a Vice President of Total Rewards and People Operations at Foghorn Therapeutics, where her unique blend of engineering and management education underpins over two decades of innovative human resources leadership. Specializing at the nexus of digital innovation and HR, Alena leverages her deep understanding of digital trends, automation, and IT to revolutionize the people function, aiming to enhance organizational efficiency and the employee experience.

Her strategic approach integrates Total Rewards strategies with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, ensuring these frameworks effectively meet the diverse needs of the workforce. This focus is central to her commitment to creating modern, inclusive workplaces that prioritize both efficiency and employee satisfaction.

With a career spanning dynamic startups to Fortune 500 companies across various industries, Alena brings a comprehensive perspective to human resources management. Her extensive global experience, overseeing people functions and total rewards strategies in 26 countries, highlights her exceptional ability to navigate the complexities of cultural and regulatory differences, delivering customized, impactful HR solutions on a worldwide scale.

Alena’s dedication to embedding change management and capability building into every aspect of her work facilitates sustainable improvements in growth, effectiveness, cost management, and customer experience. Through her leadership, Alena not only achieves immediate organizational enhancements but also sets the stage for enduring success in the face of the rapidly evolving workplace landscape.