Elisa Mondragon

Creative business leader with expertise in people strategy, leadership development, and operational sustainability. Passionate about driving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), change management, and strategic planning to create meaningful impact.

As the Chief Operating Officer at Housing Alexandria, a non-profit real estate developer, I have extensive experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through strategic policy design, employee education, and equitable management. I lead HR, property management, finance, IT, and resident services teams, ensuring organizational goals are met with measurable outcomes and efficient processes. My accomplishments include overseeing strategic corporate operations, designing and implementing a five-year Strategic Plan during the pandemic, and maintaining 95% employee satisfaction and retention through innovative benefits and professional development programs. Additionally, I manage critical community initiatives, including eviction prevention and affordable housing programs, while ensuring compliance across legal, financial, and regulatory domains.

I hold a Master's in Organizational Sciences from George Washington University and two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas: one in Anthropology and the other in Art History.