Elena Beckman
Researcher
Elena brings a diverse background in academic research and strong skills in research methodology and data analysis to each project. Elena has a passion for the human mind and understanding how thoughts, actions, and behavior intertwine. Elena has a BA in Psychology and a Certificate in Global Health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MS in Applied Psychology from the University of Southern California.
Something unique about you summed up in one sentence:
In college, I worked in a primate lab where I coded behaviors of rhesus macaques.
Your favorite part of working at Bold Insight:
The people, the variety in the work that we do, and the collaborative culture.
In your spare time you would absolutely do this:
Read, go for a hike, or try a new restaurant.
Your favorite city in the world is...and why?
Milwaukee. It’s my hometown and underrated! It has a great food scene, lake views, and awesome sports teams.
You cannot start the day without doing this:
Going for a walk, listening to NPR Up First, and having at least one cup of tea.
Your ultimate celebrity dinner party guest list would include:
Dax Shepard, Reese Witherspoon, Matt Damon, Leon Bridges.
Long-term personal or professional goal?
Visit every national park in the U.S.
Any other facts to share?
If I could eat one food for the rest of my life it would be soup, I probably have soup at least once a day.
