Elena Brake – WE50 Winner 2025


Elena, a disabled former artist and engineering student, champions equity, diversity, and inclusion across academia and industry. She
co-chaired the Student EDI Committee, influencing her school’s Athena Swan Silver Award, and chairs ConstructAbility, actively working to reduce barriers for disabled individuals in the industry. Her creativity and resilience inspire a more inclusive engineering future proving that disability is a strength and catalyst for innovation.