Elisa Tavilla

Elisa Athonvarangkul Tavilla is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the payments and financial services industry. Currently, Elisa serves as the Director of Debit Payments Advisory Services at Javelin Strategy & Research and as a Group Fitness Instructor at Cambridge YMCA, specializing in cardio dance and Zumba. Previously, Elisa held various leadership roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, including Senior Industry Readiness Specialist, where key contributions included leading market analyses, authoring reports on digital commerce, and engaging with industry stakeholders. Elisa has a diverse background, having worked as an analyst for eMarketer and Mercator Advisory Group, as well as holding analyst positions with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Thailand's Board of Investment. Educational achievements include a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's degree from Adelphi University, alongside coursework at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School Online and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.