After several years working in the non profit sector, towards Indigenous Peoples health and reclamation of Indigenous Food Systems, Elisa has embarked on a new learning journey. She is in the class of 2021 at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Elisa contributes leadership to the Edkaagmik Nbiizh Neyaashiinigamiingninwag Edbendaagzijig Trust, Anishnawbe Health Foundation and Red Sky Performance. She draws upon a Master of Public Health from Lakehead University and Bachelor of Applied Science from Ryerson University where she currently teaches Indigenous Food Systems with the Chang School.Elisa is proud Anishinaabekwe, mother of two and member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation in Ontario.