Drs. Laura MacIssac & Amy Novatt, Founders The Art of Pausing Retreat – “Elettra helped us define and bring to life The Art of Pausing Retreat with clarity and intention. Elettra refined our messaging, shaped the retreat experience from front of house to back of house, and ensured the programming honored both the emotional and practical needs of participants. Her work helped to translate complex medical content into an accessible, human, and seamless retreat that fostered real connection and clarity. Additionally, working with Elettra also helped us envision how The Art of Pausing could extend beyond a single weekend—reaching wider audiences in ways that feel authentic, sustainable, and offer enduring value.”
Testimonials
Valerio Carocci, Founder, Cinema Troisi – “Elettra designed and led a 14-week meditation program at Cinema Troisi that was culturally attuned, original, and deeply aligned with our values. Teaching in Italian among cinema seats and the theater’s silence, she translated Zen meditation principles in an accessible, relevant, and engaging way. Within weeks, she built a consistent, committed community around the series. The program activated an otherwise quiet time, offering a distinctive experience that strengthened Troisi’s long-term connection with its local and city-wide community.”
Marc Rauch, Chair, Bellport Environment Committee – “Elettra was a driving force behind the 1,000 Yards Campaign, a landmark initiative of the Bellport Environment Committee that helped residents reduce nitrogen pollution through more sustainable yard practices. At Elettra’s initiative, the scope of the Campaign was expanded to include creating and restoring habitat for endangered pollinators. As one of our youngest members, she brought energy and initiative, contributing to community education, beach cleanups, and Committee operations. She played a key role in developing and publishing the campaign guide, translating complex environmental science into clear, actionable steps. Following the launch, Elettra took the initiative to bring the campaign to local activist groups, helping similar measures gain traction across the South Fork. Her strategic vision, engagement, and partnership-building were instrumental in expanding the campaign’s reach and impact.”
Drs. Franceso Sylos Labini & Matteo Caravani, Authors of Conflict, Climate & Inequalities – “Elettra was instrumental in shaping our Food for Thought event — helping us translate the depth of our research into a clear, compelling, and engaging evening. She worked closely with us to distill complex ideas from the book into a presentation that was both intellectually rigorous and accessible to a broad audience. The result was a sold-out event that exceeded our expectations: attendees were deeply engaged, left with concrete takeaways, and the evening significantly expanded the visibility of our work in the U.S. Elettra’s guidance helped extend the reach of the book beyond academia, strengthening its relevance, audience, and long-term impact. Throughout the process, Elettra was an outstanding manager, always on top of everything but also relaxed and emphatic. She delivers with care.”
Aisling Camps, Designer – “The Made for Moda: Aisling Camps at Mama Farm collection was a rare and meaningful creative partnership made possible by Elettra’s vision. She recognized the opportunity to connect high-end wool couture with a compelling farm-to-fashion story, creating industry engagement and a strong proof of concept. The result was a unique collection brought to market that received widespread recognition, generating visibility and positive attention for my work in Vogue, WWD, Moda Operandi, and beyond.”
Kaori Noguchi, Daily Flex – “I couldn't be happier about Elettra's guidance and assistance in making the retreat such a success... for 3 times! From our earliest planning conversations through to the flow of the weekend itself, her ideas around programming and execution helped create an experience that felt authentic, grounded, and emotionally resonant. The retreat attracted the right women, fostered meaningful connections that extended beyond the weekend (from which I continue to benefit), and delivered real value for both participants and organizers. Elettra’s involvement cemented the retreat from an idea into a cohesive, memorable, and lasting experience. My collaborator and I are very lucky to have had such a caring, action-taking collaborator as Elettra to make our retreat such a success.”
Farah Jamani, The Real Reset – “ I had the pleasure of working with Elettra as co-facilitator for a the Real Reset Retreat, a curated and high touch women’s retreat, held at Mama Farm.
Elettra excels at managing complex events from start to finish. Her communication was clear and proactive throughout, and she coordinated every element from marketing to logistics, vendors, scheduling, and participant experience, with impressive attention to detail. She anticipated needs before they arose and handled challenges efficiently, which allowed our facilitation team to focus entirely on program delivery and stellar client experience.
What sets Elettra apart is her understanding that excellent operations paired with creative event positioning create the foundation for meaningful participant experiences. The environment she created enabled attendees to feel genuinely supported and held. Post-event feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with participants specifically commenting on how thoughtfully everything was organized.
Elettra brings strategic thinking, meticulous execution, and authentic care and warmth for women in retreats.”
