Alena Abernathy

Strategic initiatives and corporate development professional with over a decade of experience in the healthcare and insurance sectors, currently serving as Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Elevance Health (Dec 2025 – Present). In this role, drives high-impact projects and operational improvements across the enterprise.

Previously served as Project Administrator in Corporate Development & M&A at Elevance Health (July 2021 – Dec 2025), where he/she assisted with M&A transactions valued at over $2 billion. Responsibilities included managing project timelines and cross-functional collaboration, developing comprehensive legal and stakeholder documentation, and streamlining project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Earlier experience at Anthem, Inc. included a Project Leader role (Dec 2023 – Dec 2025) and a six-year tenure as Administrative Assistant supporting Corporate Finance and Actuarial teams (Mar 2013 – Jun 2019). In that capacity, managed complex schedules for actuaries, leveraged advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting, supported the summer intern program, and implemented efficient systems for Actuarial Continuing Education—improving access to low-cost materials and tracking.

Combines project management expertise, M&A support experience, and strong organizational capabilities to deliver results in fast-paced corporate environments. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana.