“Elissa is an epic, inspirational human! Her journey through childhood homelessness into global leadership roles is an attestation to her heart, her character, her determination, her intelligence, and her authentic love for people and for flourishing communities. I consider it an honor and a privilege to work alongside her!”
About
Elissa Fisher Harris is a consummate champion for the underdog and the greater good of…
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National President's Council and LA Council Member
National Women's History Museum
- Present 13 years 7 months
Education
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Advocate
Sustainable Life Project/Tender Greens
- Present 8 years 7 months
Human Rights
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Member Board Of Directors
Women Connect 4 Good
- Present 2 years 7 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
THE MISSION
Women Connect4Good, Inc., a 501(c)3 foundation, educates people to develop women-helping-women networks that raise the status of women globally.
The foundation works to help women:
--Develop self-confidence to improve themselves, their communities and the world
--Learn strategies for advancement in their professions and careers
--Develop behaviors that promote healthy relationships and avoid abuse in families and the workplace
--Learn to take charge of their…THE MISSION
Women Connect4Good, Inc., a 501(c)3 foundation, educates people to develop women-helping-women networks that raise the status of women globally.
The foundation works to help women:
--Develop self-confidence to improve themselves, their communities and the world
--Learn strategies for advancement in their professions and careers
--Develop behaviors that promote healthy relationships and avoid abuse in families and the workplace
--Learn to take charge of their lives
--Learn proper health and fitness for themselves and loved ones
--Protect themselves from threats to their safety
--Take charge of their finances
--Connect deeply with others to create change
--Create effective networks to advance careers, families and societies
--Sponsor and mentor to give and receive mutual support
--Join with other women to help others in need.
The foundation produces podcasts, develops websites, distributes newsletters, maintains Women Connect4Good, Inc. resources, publishes books, provides keynote speakers, conducts research, surveys and other studies and publishes the results, and facilitates networking among smart, amazing women devoted to changing the world.
Honors & Awards
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METal Woman of the Year
METal International
In addition to all of Elissa’s experience as a strategist in the health and wellness fields, she is a master networker and connector between organizations and individuals in general. Her accomplishments from this skill set was recognized in 2015 when she was given the first METal International "Woman of the Year" Award. This was the first award given to a woman in this 15 year organization of media, entertainment, technology alpha leaders and networkers based in Los Angeles.
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Chair and Public Member, CA. State Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine
State of California
Elissa’s most proud accomplishment was playing an instrumental role in the support to the passage of California bill SB907, which granted Naturopathic Doctors licensure in the state of California, as well as being instrumental to saving the Ca. State Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine from being cut from the state budget. Her efforts lead to an esteemed appointment as public member to the bureau by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2004 and the honorable unanimous election as Chair of the bureau by her…
Elissa’s most proud accomplishment was playing an instrumental role in the support to the passage of California bill SB907, which granted Naturopathic Doctors licensure in the state of California, as well as being instrumental to saving the Ca. State Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine from being cut from the state budget. Her efforts lead to an esteemed appointment as public member to the bureau by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2004 and the honorable unanimous election as Chair of the bureau by her Naturopathic and Medical doctor peers. Elissa did not get to serve the full term due to loosing her second husband shortly after being elected but she was most proud to have been a part of such a monumental endeavor for Naturopathic Medicine in the state of California and to have been recognized for the role she played.
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