Elizabeth Le’anani Coffee has lived in San Antonio her whole life and loves it like a sibling. She often says: “my story is wrapped up in its story.” While her formal training is in advertising and public relations, her work experience reflects a decade working alongside religious non-profits and leaders through community engagement predominately in San Antonio and South Texas. She holds a Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University through the Lilly School of Philanthropy. She previously worked as a research associate for the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving engaging with American patterns of giving and gathering for religious causes. She also serves on the Advisory Council of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School and as the Vice Chair of the board of The Impact Guild.