Ela Bonda

Ela brings 20+ years of experience in international institutions, including 17 in leadership roles, with a strong record in C-level positions. She specializes in creating inclusive, safe, and flexible workplaces that are sustainable and scalable. Under her leadership, her last employer became a top choice for wellbeing and inclusion. She drives DEI strategy, supports employee resource groups, and partners with external organizations on inclusive culture and volunteering. Ela walks the talk -she mentors underrepresented talent, hosted 60 episodes of the podcast My Friend Depression to normalize mental health, and proudly leads the neuroinclusion association Closer to ADHD. Neurodivergent herself, she is a sought-after speaker on DEI, ESG, wellbeing, and mental health, and advises international equality and human rights projects. She studied D&I at Cornell, ESG at Oxford, is a 2024 Alumna of the Leadership Academy for Poland, and runs her own consultancy, Empower Beyond.