Elena Martinez

She is an accomplished entrepreneur, chef, and operations professional with over nine years of experience as the Chef and Founder of E Hijole Tacos in Denver, Colorado. In this role, she leads business development, management, and catering services, delivering exceptional food and client experiences. Her earlier career includes serving as an Install Coordinator at Empire Today, where she supported installation management, managed subcontractors, resolved customer concerns, and developed action plans for market improvement, and as Customer Service Manager at Interior Specialists Inc., where she managed warranty customer service for the largest new construction installation services company, working with builders and homeowners to ensure commitments were met. She also served as Customer Service Manager at Empire Today LLC for over seven years. She studied Computer Science at Mi Casa Resource Center, where she developed skills in economic self-sufficiency and community involvement. Her career reflects a deep commitment to entrepreneurship, customer service, and building meaningful connections within her community.