Elena joined Prisoners Abroad in 2008 and is a Senior Caseworker in the Prisoner & Family Team. She provides advice and information to people in prison overseas and their families all around the world, with a focus on Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.

Elena holds a Law degree from Universidad de Comillas, Madrid and an LLM in Public International Law from Leiden University, where she developed a strong interest in international criminal law and human rights.

Elena has also visited prisons in Thailand and Peru.