Team

Elizabeth works with the DRK team to identify and support innovative social entrepreneurs through expanding DRK’s sourcing efforts and collaborating with mission-aligned partners and funders to identify new investment opportunities.

Prior to joining DRK Foundation, Elizabeth spent three years leading accelerator programs and initiatives in justice tech, climate and environmental justice, and health equity as the Economic Opportunity Practice Lead at Village Capital, a global organization supporting impact-focused early-stage startups. During this time, she led ecosystem efforts to build and grow the Justice Tech sector, focused on supporting innovation for individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by the civil and criminal justice system. 

Elizabeth also previously led Boston-based accelerator programs at EforAll, a DRK portfolio company. She has run a social enterprise supporting rural health workers in Eswatini and supported social entrepreneurs through Peace Corps Eswatini and Enactus Eswatini. Elizabeth is also the COO of Athari Group, a global accelerator for idea-stage nonprofits. 

Elizabeth received her Social Impact MBA and Master’s in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management. She also has two bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and Asian American Studies from the University of California, Irvine.