Elevativ was founded in October 2021 and is led by Elena Kazlas. Elena has more than 25 years of experience in planning for over 150 place-based projects around the world including aquariums, museums and centers (art, cultural heritage, science, children’s, history, social justice, sports, music), zoos, gardens, visitor centers, themed attractions, cultural districts, think tanks,  and other public-facing projects. Prior to founding Elevativ, Elena led planning for varying projects while a principal with ConsultEcon, Inc. Prior to that she worked for IDEA, Inc. as part of the project management team for the design, construction and start-up operations of the Oceanário de Lisboa in Portugal, and as part of the start-up operations team for The Scientific Center in Kuwait.

Elevativ’s team comprises experienced planners, market analysts, business analysts and industry leaders. We often collaborate with industry colleagues in the areas of fundraising, design, visitor experience / program planning, architecture, project management, cost estimation, engineering, retail, food service, admissions, education, audience building, exhibition planning, strategic planning, community engagement, owners representation, and other professional service consultants.

Headquartered in Boston, MA, USA, Elevativ LLC is woman-owned, small business. We strive to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in the visitor attractions’ landscape.