Dr. Elena Carruba is an internationally recognised author, educator, and thought leader with over 26 years of experience transforming higher education. With a PhD and dual master’s degrees in literature and education, she blends academic rigour with bold imagination—writing across identity, postcolonialism, feminist thought, mythical realism, and sustainable learning in the digital age. Fluent in five languages, Elena has presented her research at over 16 international conferences from Europe to North Africa and the Middle East. Her work spans continents and disciplines, always returning to one core question: How do we learn to lead from the margins—without losing our soul or story? She is the author of three influential books, including The Immigrant Manifesto, Sustainable Strategies, and AIQ-Savvy & EQ-Shrewd Vanguard Leader, where poetic reflection meets strategic foresight. A passionate mentor and speaker, Elena’s leadership bridges worlds—academic and applied, emotional and intellectual, local and global. Whether coaching professionals or redesigning institutional frameworks, she champions education as a force for equity, empowerment, and enduring transformation.