
Let’s change the way philanthropy is done – together.
Ripple Acts is dedicated to making deliberate, long-lasting changes in underfunded communities. By connecting passionate donors with powerful causes, we can empower and amplify historically underrepresented voices.
Join me in action drops that will ripple into change we never imagined possible!
Here’s How We Can Work Together
Equity Education
Strategic thinking that shapes your philanthropic potential towards the needs and aspirations of the community.
Philanthropic Advising
Working with donors to maximize their giving through program design, strategic asset distribution, and trustee education.
Grants Design & Implementation
Helping donors adopt innovative grant strategies to manage and deepen relationships with grant recipients.
Trust-Based Fundraising
Assessment, data driven analysis and evaluation of organizational readiness for fundraising campaigns.
Speaking Engagements
Inspire your audience on
anti-racism topics, that bring inspiration, accountability or both, to donors, staff or boards.

Hey, I’m Elsa
I am philanthropist and advisor to donors, companies, public entities and other stakeholders interested in making deliberate long-lasting changes in underfunded communities.
I have over 20 years of experience in advocacy and work diligently with and on behalf of traditionally underrepresented voices, empowering them in amplifying their own aspirations and materializing their plans.
Our Ripple Network
My vision is to be a bridge between means and needs that offers solutions, affects change, develops trust and makes tangible strides towards equity while inspiring others to make an impact.
Here are some past projects that I’ve had the honor of consulting for.
HALO Initiatives
HALO Initiatives is a community-focused philanthropic program dedicated to supporting individuals who have lost a loved one to opioid overdose.
Social Equity
Access Fund
The Social Equity Access Fund practices innovative philanthropy and supports quality education, economic stability, community viability, and individual basic needs for marginalized people.
Lindaeur
Elsa acts as a consultant for Lindauer Global, an Executive Search and Talent management firm that has been an industry leader for over 25 years.
