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"Elisabeth Geller is a rare strategist who turns complex ideas into meaningful action. I worked closely with her at Vancity on initiatives related to innovative homeownership, living wage, financial inclusion, DEI, and innovative granting across grassroots and established nonprofits. She is deeply attuned to the realities facing equity-deserving communities and consistently drives practical, well-designed solutions that deliver real impact."

"I worked closely with Elisabeth for many years and learned so much from her. She is strategic and also pragmatic. She understands the mechanics of creating and running a large-scale granting program while understanding what it feels like to be a grant applicant. She works hard to ensure that her programs are easy to both administer and access. I think any organization would benefit from Elisabeth's deep experience and knowledge."

"Elisabeth brings a thoughtful and relational approach to her work. Her deep commitment to equity and justice, along with her ability to listen carefully and connect with people, helps to foster meaningful collaboration. She also brings a genuine, decades-long commitment to the health and strength of the nonprofit sector, grassroots movements, and the many people working and volunteering in communities. I have trusted Elisabeth with overseeing Indigenous-led projects and work and she has demonstrated active allyship to Indigenous peoples and communities."

"I had the pleasure of working closely with Elisabeth during our time together at the Vancouver Foundation, where she was part of my team. Elisabeth is one of those rare colleagues who can step into almost any challenge and make it better — a true "Swiss Army knife." She brings strong project management and execution skills, along with a deep understanding of strategy, grantmaking, research, and people management.

Elisabeth combines a results-oriented mindset with a thoughtful grasp of how social change actually happens. She also brings a high level of self-awareness, humility, and deep reflection to her work, which makes her an exceptional collaborator and leader. And she has a wonderful sense of humor that makes working through complex challenges together a joy. Elisabeth is the person you hire first when you have the opportunity!"

"Elisabeth Geller stands out for the breadth of her professional experience and her deep commitment to social and economic justice. I've been consistently impressed by how Elisabeth perceptively navigates complex systems, power dynamics, and challenges that often feel stuck or unsolvable. She works brilliantly with grassroots and institutional leaders, bringing a rare mix of knowledge, insight, and pragmatism to everything she does. For organizations, foundations, collaborations and movements ready to stretch their thinking and operationalize their values for real impact, Elisabeth is an ideal partner."