With more than 25 years of experience in international business, Elaine brings broad domestic and global expertise in management, sales, marketing, training, and organizational development. She is the owner of Interloqui®, a firm specializing in business development and organizational design, organizational learning, facilitation, human resource management, and international marketing and communications since 1997 (https://interloqui.com/).
Over the course of her career, Elaine has held senior leadership roles, including Coordinator of Central American Sales for Reed Manufacturing Company, and partnered in complex strategic and economic development initiatives across both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Her work has also been recognized nationally: As an example, she served as an invited panelist and research expert for the Airport Cooperative Research Program of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, supporting national research on post-event recovery and resilience.
A two-time recipient of prestigious Fulbright Awards, Elaine was selected in 2007 as a researcher and Visiting Professor in Strategic Management at the University of Costa Rica. In 2012, she was invited to return to conduct fieldwork analyzing logistics capacity and export readiness among small firms, and to evaluate Costa Rica’s relative competitive advantage—particularly in human resources—to support implementation of the DR-CAFTA trade agreement. She is a published author in her field.
Her leadership extends to board service and civic engagement. Elaine has served on the boards of Rotary International, the Eastern Maine Chapter of the Red Cross, the Cleveland World Trade Association, and most recently the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce. In that role, she helped guide the development of the Chamber’s strategic plan—work that continues to influence the organization and the broader business community it serves.
Elaine is known for combining strategic perspective with practical execution. She asks thoughtful, forward-looking questions and helps organizations maintain focus on long-term priorities while ensuring planning processes remain inclusive and results-oriented. Her ability to synthesize complex information into clear direction strengthens governance and supports sustainable growth.
Elaine is the mother of 2 daughters and resides in Belfast with her husband, Kenneth.
A reference from the Belfast Chamber of Commerce:
Elaine served as a member of the Chamber Board with exceptional insight and dedication. During her tenure, she played a leading role in guiding the development of the Chamber’s strategic plan—work that will have a lasting impact on the organization and the broader business community we serve.
Elaine brings a rare combination of big-picture strategic thinking and practical execution. She asked thoughtful, forward-looking questions, helped the board stay focused on long-term priorities, and ensured that our planning process was both inclusive and results-oriented. Her ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear direction strengthened the Chamber’s governance and set a strong foundation for future growth.
Beyond her technical skills, Elaine is a collaborative and highly respected colleague. She contributed with professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to the success of the organization. I would recommend her without hesitation for any role requiring strategic leadership, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of organizational planning.