ELISSA BARD is a Vice President at Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group (GS UIG), which is the first impact investing platform established by a major U.S. financial institution and serves as the firm’s primary impact investing business. Throughout her career, Elissa has devoted herself to community development finance with experience across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors. She is a passionate advocate for early childhood education and youth development, demonstrating a strong commitment to equity and opportunities for underserved communities.

Elissa began her career at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where she evaluated banks for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act and fair lending laws. For nearly a decade, she worked in the Community Lending and Investment Group at Wells Fargo Bank. Additionally, Elissa has held positions at two community development finance organizations in CT and NY, which focused on providing financing for affordable rental housing, homeownership, and access to capital for small businesses.

Throughout her career, Elissa has served on various nonprofit boards, including the New York State CDFI Coalition and the Guidance Center of Westchester. She holds a master’s degree from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Tufts University.

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