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Ella (Vanda-Elvira) Speranska

Event Manager, Culture Bee

Ella is an Event Manager and Culture Bee at Isovalent, now part of Cisco. She holds a master’s degree in Public Relations and has built her career across multiple countries in marketing and events. This international experience has shaped her perspective and strengthened her ability to connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

During her time at Isovalent, Ella has contributed to major international events, supported global marketing initiatives, and helped deliver high-impact experiences that bring communities together. She later transitioned into a culture-focused role, where she continues to focus on her core passion: creating positive environments and supporting teams.

Ella has recently completed her second master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Leicester, further deepening her interest in people, teamwork, and organisational behaviour. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new ideas, travelling, and taking on challenges that support her personal and professional growth.

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Give to Gain: Celebrating Growth Through Opportunity

As March comes to an end we take this moment to reflect on how we celebrated International Women’s Day at Isovalent in 2026. We aligned it with the official theme of this year “Give to Gain” and we truly resonated to it.

  • Ella (Vanda-Elvira) Speranska, Event Manager, Culture Bee

The Season of Belonging

As the year comes to a close, we take time to celebrate what matters most at Isovalent: belonging. Across more than 28 countries, our global team comes together through inclusive traditions, shared moments, and thoughtful rituals that reflect our diversity and values. From global dinners and creative celebrations to our year end Send Off and quiet period, December is a reminder that our culture is built on connection, care, and people feeling truly seen.

  • Ella (Vanda-Elvira) Speranska, Event Manager, Culture Bee

Busy Bees, Balanced Minds

Isovalent’s World Bee Day initiative showed how deeply our culture connects personal well-being with positive impact. Instead of the usual idea of work–life balance, our team embraces work–adventure balance, a value that encourages curiosity, renewal, and individuality. For a month, colleagues took on personal challenges that helped them recharge, from long bike rides and mountain climbs to quiet reflection, creative projects, and mindful routines. Each activity supported Planet Bee Foundation, giving hundreds of children access to pollinator education. The experience showed how our culture thrives when people define balance in their own way. It strengthened our sense of community and reinforced the belief that caring for ourselves helps us contribute more to our work and to causes that matter.

  • Ella (Vanda-Elvira) Speranska, Event Manager, Culture Bee