Elaine Salewske

I’m an independent sustainability consultant helping organizations make meaningful progress on sustainability. With nearly 20 years of experience leading ESG efforts within global pharmaceutical and biotech companies including Baxter, Takeda and Amgen, I know firsthand what it takes to move from ambition to action. My advisory work focuses on helping companies design, integrate and communicate corporate responsibility strategies that create real business value and positive impact.

I bring a pragmatic, collaborative approach to my work, bridging strategy and execution to get things done. Clients describe me as grounded, diplomatic and solutions-oriented, especially when navigating complexity and change. Before my focus on sustainability, I held roles at a healthcare trade association, a healthcare university and a public relations firm serving clients across multiple industries. I am actively engaged in industry and professional organizations, including serving on the board of the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards. Based near Los Angeles, I enjoy spending my free time volunteering in my community and my children’s schools, and taking walks with my husband and rescue pup