GIH Staff

Elena Anderson is the Director of Finance and Operations at Grantmakers In Health (GIH), where she is responsible for overseeing all operational, financial accounting, reporting, and compliance matters. Prior to joining GIH, Ms. Anderson served as the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer of APIA Scholars/Gates Millennium Scholars. In this role, she played a pivotal part in strategic planning and board relations, implemented results-driven accounting and financial management practices, led various operational and financial improvement projects, and contributed to organizational development and performance improvement management.

With more than two decades of professional experience, Elena has provided comprehensive leadership in business, strategy, budgeting and finance, operations, and compliance for both commercial and nonprofit organizations with significant budgets. Her expertise has particularly benefited organizations focused on international affairs, higher education, and children/youth.

Originally from Eastern Europe, Elena holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management and Commerce. Additionally, she has obtained a certificate in Nonprofit Executive Management from Georgetown University and holds a degree in classical piano.