Elyssa Dole

Elyssa Dole is the executive director of The Conversationalist. She previously served as a program director at NationSwell, supporting a network of 1,000 organizations tackling issues like racial and social justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, gender equity, education and sustainability. Throughout her career, she focused on building equity and community-centered programs for clients like NASA and the New York City Economic Development Corporation. Dole holds an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in dance from Barnard College. She is deeply passionate about problem-solving, cultural learning and fostering connections with others.