Elisa Mateo-Saja

Associate Director of Partnerships & Growth

Elisa (she/her/ella) is dedicated to community organizing and is committed to doing her part in protecting and improving democracy. Elisa most recently worked in community engagement for NYC Kids RISE but has experience in impact investing and electoral research as well. Elisa's previous work has amplified her passion for raising the voices of underserved communities, particularly youth and Latinx folks. She studied at Macaulay Honors College at John Jay College of Criminal Justice—graduating summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Economics in 2021. Her undergraduate studies allowed her to explore electoral politics in the US, specifically through her capstone project on Partisan Realignment Theory and the involvement of grassroots organizations. In her free time, Elisa loves exploring her (new) neighborhood with her dog Cyrus and trying new restaurants.