Elana Essig

Elana Essig, MSc., C.M. is an experienced airport planner currently employed at McFarland Johnson since June 2023. Prior to this role, Elana served as a research analyst at Syracuse Regional Airport Authority from March 2018 to April 2023, where responsibilities included research and data analysis supporting airport operations and air service development. Elana's background also includes significant experience in medical education administration, having worked as a rheumatology fellowship coordinator and division coordinator at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where Elana achieved notable program expansions and improvements. Earlier professional experiences involved managing veterinary clinics and education coordination in medical programs. Elana holds a Master of Science in Forensic Anthropology from The University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Ithaca College.