Elisa Nau is a logistics and administrative assistant at the Paris Institute for Advanced Studies, where she plays a key role in the day-to-day running of the site. A passionate self-taught learner, she has a background in management and project management. Before joining the IEA, she worked for six years as a self-employed consultant in public relations and communications, working in fields as varied as politics, music and cultural projects.

At the IEA, Elisa assists the site manager with logistical and IT needs, welcomes researchers and ensures that they are settled in under the best possible conditions. She also supports the management and the general secretariat in various administrative tasks and actively contributes to the preparation of events, from reception to set-up.