Elise Edwards
Chief of Staff and Operations, Global Methane Hub
Elise Edwards serves as the Chief of Staff and Operations for the Global Methane Hub, a philanthropic initiative focused on reducing methane emissions across energy, agriculture, and waste sectors. Based in Santiago, Chile, she builds the systems, processes, and culture to translate vision and strategy into reality while managing day-to-day operations in a complex, global environment. She brings over 15 years of experience in international affairs and nonprofit leadership, including roles in the U.S. Foreign Service and in leadership positions at the United Nations Foundation and Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture. Elise holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor’s degree in French and International Studies from Hope College.
Sessions
Peaks, Valleys, Humility and Humor: Lessons from Risk Leaders
This session features a panel of graduates from NRMC’s risk intensive, the Risk Leadership Certificate Program. Graduates of the program will share what they have learned on their journeys through challenging terrain, including how they dealt with skeptics and detractors along the way, as well as moments of joy and validation.
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