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Elisa B. has a diverse background in finance and healthcare administration. Elisa is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Penobscot Valley Hospital since 2022. Previously, Elisa held the position of Adjunct Professor and later Assistant Professor and Director of the MBA Program in Healthcare Administration at Loma Linda University School of Public Health, starting in 2011.

Elisa also worked at Adventist Health from 2018 to 2021. Elisa first served as the Regional Director of Finance, supporting financial functions across six hospitals in Northern California. Elisa then became the Chief Financial Officer in 2019.

Prior to that, Elisa gained international experience as the Director of Finance and Interim CEO at Malamulo Hospital in Malawi, Africa, with Adventist Health International. This volunteer role lasted from 2008 to 2011.

Elisa's career began at AMITA Health - Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, where they worked as an Assistant Chief Financial Officer from 2006 to 2008. Elisa was part of the team that opened the first brand new hospital in Illinois in 25 years.

Before that, Elisa was a Decision Support Analyst at AdventHealth, a non-profit hospital system, from 2001 to 2006. Elisa'sresponsibilities included budget review and compilation, clinical data analysis, decision support, and financial reporting to executives.

Overall, Elisa B. has a wealth of experience in finance and healthcare administration, with a strong focus on financial management and strategic decision-making.

Elisa B. has a diverse education history. Elisa holds a Doctorate in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. Prior to that, they pursued an MBA in Business Management from the University of Central Florida. Elisa also has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Southern Adventist University. In addition to their formal education, Elisa has obtained a certification in Facilitator Strengths Deployment Inventory, which was renewed in 2020. This certification was obtained from Core Strengths in July 2017.