Robin Elander

About Robin Elander

Downtown Santa Barbara (DSB) serves as the champion and advocate for the more than 1700 business located in historic Downtown Santa Barbara, California. Downtown Santa Barbara is dedicated to creating a vibrant place for visitors, investors, and residents. For more information about our programs, events, and a directory of downtown businesses visit At Global Good Impact my consulting company. clients hire me to help them build visibility and momentum around important community causes.I offer workshops and or specialized consulting services that walk you through the steps on how to activate large numbers of people around your cause. I can give you proven ways how to build your network, build the program and help you turn your idea, project or business into a thriving organization.Don\'t want do it yourself? We can also plan the campaign, event or program for you to get it off the ground. I specialize in projects that build community particularly in the following areas:Social EntrepreneurshipArt & InnovationCivic EngagementHealth and WellnessGlobal ConnectivityEnvironmentFamily and Education Say hello and let\'s get your project off the

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association

   Mar 2025 — Present · Santa Barbara, CA, US

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelors

  1999 — 2002

• California Lutheran University

  Masters

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Program Evaluation
• Leadership Development
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Nonprofits
• Coaching
• Fundraising
• Program Management
• Higher Education
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Editing
• Research
• Workshop Facilitation
• Grants
• Non-Profits
• Marketing Communications
• Civic Engagement
• Arts Administration
• Volunteer Management
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Public Relations
• Marketing