Elisha Gilliam

Elisha Gilliam currently serves as a Member at Chief since August 2023 and holds the position of Managing Director for Scalable Solutions at Year Up, where leadership of a disruptive innovation team focuses on equipping young adults disconnected from the economic mainstream with essential skills and pathways to middle-class jobs. Previous roles include Senior Director & Enablement Lead at Casebook PBC and Director of Practice Integration, contributing to a SaaS human services platform. Elisha was also a Senior Associate at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, where collaboration with state and local officials addressed systemic issues affecting at-risk children, and served as a College Advisor at the DC College Access Program. Earlier experience includes working as a Child Protection Investigator at St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Administration from American University, an Executive Certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania, and additional certifications in financial management.