Jelena is a female name of Slavic origin, meaning "Bright." It is a Slavicized form of the Greek name Helena, which signifies the word ‘Greek’ (Ελληνικά) meaning bright, light, derived from Helios, meaning shining and sunlight. Diminutives of the name include Jelica, Jelka, Jele, Jela, Lena, Lenochka, Jeca, and Lenka. The name has been borne by several notable individuals, including Saint Jelena of Serbia, Empress consort of Serbia Jelena of Bulgaria, and Montenegrin princess and Queen of Italy Jelena Petrović Njegoš. Other prominent figures with the name Jelena include athletes, artists, politicians, and entertainers. Related names to Jelena include Helen, Helena, Yelena, Elena, Elaine, Ellen, Alyona, Alyena, Aliena, Olyena, and Alena. Jelena is a popular name with a rich history and widespread usage in Slavic cultures.
Jelena McWilliams, a Serbian-American business executive, and former chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), is known for her remarkable career in the financial sector. Born in Belgrade, Serbia, she migrated to the United States at the age of 18 and pursued her education at the University of California, Berkeley. Graduating with highest honors, she later earned her Juris Doctor degree from the UC Berkeley School of Law. McWilliams has held prominent positions in various institutions, including serving as the executive vice president and chief legal officer of Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her extensive legal experience also includes working at Morrison & Foerster LLP and Hogan Lovells LLP. Notably, she played a pivotal role in the implementation and reform of banking regulations, particularly the Dodd-Frank banking-regulation reform act. Appointed as chairman of the FDIC by President Donald Trump, McWilliams was confirmed by the Senate in 2018. However, she resigned from her position in February 2022, expressing frustrations about the erosion of agency norms and a "hostile takeover" attempt by other directors. Despite challenges, her contributions to the financial sector have left a lasting impact.
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