Elizabeth Thasiah
Vice President, Santa Barbara Foundation | Systems Change Driver | Philanthropy Leader | Investing in Solutions for Equity & Wellbeing
- Role
- Vice President, Programs at Santa Barbara Foundation
- Location
- Ventura, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Elizabeth Thasiah
As a purposeful and visionary leader with 15+ years of cultivating innovative practices in philanthropy, local government, and nonprofits, I elevate work that honors diversity, increases inclusivity, chooses equity, and develops opportunities for belonging. I am passionate about seeking equity and wellbeing for vulnerable, underresourced children, families, and communities by advocating for systems and practices that improve access to vital resources, including healthcare, childcare, education, and affordable housing. Central to my leadership philosophy, I focus on the people doing the work, as supported, developed staff and authentically engaged community stakeholders produce the solutions and sustainable partnerships we need. Expertise related to the following focus areas: Social Services: Child Welfare/ Public Health/ Behavioral Health, Education, Early Years/ Child Care, Housing, Workforce Development, Food Security
Experience
Vice President, Programs
Oct 2023 — Present · Santa Barbara County, CA, US
The Santa Barbara Foundation leads the effort to bring people and resources together to work for large scale, sustainable improvements in the community. We do that by facilitating dialogue among stakeholders- business leaders, government representatives, leaders of nonprofit organizations, residents and funders who want to create positive change. We look for the chance to form strategic partnerships to leverage our collective strengths and maximize the power of our donor’s dollars. Because we do extensive research into the greatest needs of the community and the people who deliver services, we are positioned to champion specific causes and organizations. We then advocate for the funding to transform innovative ideas into reality.
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Nonprofit Management
Certificate
2000 — 2001
Princeton Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity
1994 — 1997
Denison University
B.A.
1989 — 1993
Harvard Kennedy School
Executive Leadership Program
2021 — 2021
Harvard Kennedy School
Public Leadership Credential
2020 — 2021
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