- I have known Elana for over 20 years and have always had a great deal of respect for her. She is a mentor to all of our nurses and because of her experience and ability to support personal growth in others, she is recognized as a leader in the Rady organization. She is dynamic and approachable and always willing to help out her peers. She recognizes the importance of maintaining a balance between work, home, & personal life, and supports others towards the same goal, recognizing that this is key to maintaining happy and healthy life, and a successful career.
Donna Jo Veigel DNP, MSN, RNC-NIC, HN-BC
- I have had the privilege of knowing Elana since the mid 1990’s. She met me when she was selling her home in Carlsbad and moving to Fallbrook. We have stayed close both professionally and personally for all of this time. There are few people in this world with the characteristics, ethics, altruism, business acumen and pure zest for life and people that Elana has. She is truly an all around amazing person. From saving dying newborns, to birthing and training horses to running an amazing charity in honor of her deceased brother, to being a genuine friend and having been there for me whenever I needed her too, there is nobody like Elana. She is one in a million. Please don’t give it a second thought about electing her. She will undoubtedly be an amazing asset to the students and parents of Fallbrook. She will change lives for the better because of her passion for making the world a better place for us all and her unique experience that she will bring to the position.
Steven Shaffer, JD, MBA
- I have worked with Elana at Rady Children’s for over 5 years now. Elana is kind, patient, caring and you can always count on her to do the right thing for the children. She has been a mentor to myself, along with others, and I admire her for her intelligence, excellent communication skills, her ability to creatively problem solve, and to support her peers and our families in very difficult and stressful situations. She will always stand up for what is needed, and anybody would be lucky to have her representing them!
Stephanie Hope RN, BSN, CCRN
- I have worked side by side with Elana at Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego for over 15 years. Together we have cared for newborn infants and their families in some of the most challenging situations. Elana brings compassion, dedication, and professionalism to all that she does. She goes above and beyond to help others and to improve situations for all involved. She is a pleasure to work with and is an critical asset to any team she is a part of.
Amy Kimball MD