As a Sr. Analyst on the Portfolio & Investments team, Elyssa helps identify investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and support the work and impact of portfolio partners, particularly in the areas of effective governance, inclusive economies, and promoting healthy and equitable information ecosystems. With a background in learning and evaluation, she is passionate about building authentic relationships with social innovators, learning together about what it takes to advance equity, racial justice, and long-term social change. In her spare time, you can often find her in the kitchen cooking up a storm or out on one of the Bay Area’s fabulous hiking trails.