Elena Dominguez joined Opening Doors in September 2026 as the Development and Marketing Director. She has over four years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, communications, and community engagement.
Before joining Opening Doors, Elena worked at Clarke University in several roles, including Digital Gift Officer, Associate Director of Annual Fund and Alumni Relations, and Director of Alumni Relations. At Clarke, she focused on fundraising, encouraging engagement, and sharing stories of impact. Elena is a Dubuque native and graduated from Clarke, earning her Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Psychology in 2020 and her Master of Social Work in 2021.
With a background in both social work and fundraising, Elena is passionate about building meaningful relationships and connecting people with opportunities to make a difference. At Opening Doors, she works to grow community support, strengthen donor relationships, and share the stories of the women and children the organization serves.