Elena Rossi

Elena Rossi is a sustainable hospitality advocate with a passion for community-driven development. Her journey began with extensive volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and mission trips across Africa, where she learned the value of building resilient communities from the ground up. A veteran of the HelpX and Workaway circuits, Elena has traded skills for accommodation in eco-lodges from Costa Rica to Cambodia, gaining firsthand experience in permaculture, zero-waste operations, and ethical tourism. She now helps hostels implement practical green initiatives that benefit both the planet and the local community.