Elsa Gomes Bondlow is the Chief Impact Officer and Co-Founder of HALO Initiatives, a fiscally sponsored partner of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³».
In this role, she leads program design, evaluation, equity oversight, and strategic resourcing, drawing on more than 25 years of experience in philanthropy, DEIB strategy, and community-centered grantmaking. Her career includes mobilizing significant resources for historically marginalized communities and guiding organizations toward equity-centered systems change.
Elsa ensures HALO’s work stays grounded in racial equity, trust-based practices, and community accountability. A nationally recognized leader in these areas, she brings a strong commitment to shaping programs that reflect the needs and strengths of the communities HALO serves.