Elisa Yavchitz - (Les Canaux)

Elisa Yavchitz is the director of Les Canaux, an association dedicated to promoting a committed economy that is local, social, solidarity-based, and circular. The association achieves this by training and raising awareness among local authorities, citizens, and businesses about social and environmental innovation. Les Canaux has been commissioned by Paris 2024 to contribute to organising the first inclusive and solidarity-based Games. Previously, Elisa Yavchitz worked at the World Health Organization and the French Ministry of Health, and spent 12 years advising organisations on change management. She also served as the economic advisor to the Mayor of Paris.