Elena was born in Milan and moved to Venice in 2000 to study Oriental Languages at Ca' Foscari University. After graduation she spent a year in Barcelona, Spain, to study East Asian Cinema. Back in Venice, she had her first experiences as a guide leading visits of the historical buildings of the University of Venice. That's how she decided she
wanted to become a professional tour guide. She got her official license in 2012 and she has been working and living in Venice since!