After successfully completing a Bachelor's degree in Journalism Studies at the University of Zurich in 2015, Joana Elena was given the opportunity to pursue her musical goals at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston (USA). She graduated in 2019 with a major in Voice and Music Business.
As the lead singer of the world music projects DEJÀN and People of Earth, Joana Elena has performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and the legendary Birdland Jazz Club. Her diverse roots, which stretch from Argentina to Switzerland, and her unbridled interest in the cultures and traditions of the world, allow her to deepen and expand her musical vocabulary continuously.
Besides her own musical activities, she also works as a cultural manager, which most recently took her to the music team at TikTok in Berlin, where she worked as Artist Partnership Manager. She has been a project manager at Swiss Music Export since 2022.