Words That Keep Me Going
“May the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else. ” – 1 Thessalonians 3:12
Message to the Next Generation of Women
The battle begins and ends in the mind. It is always a matter of mindset and perspective. Women have been fighting for equality, especially in Asia, for the longest time, and we still have a long way to go. We want the next generation of women to think they can do it. Each person is created with unique abilities, and we need to discover and utilize these abilities to reach the maximum potential of women and girls to foster positive change in society. Every day is a battle we have to overcome. In our circle of influence, we continue to fight against injustice, inequality, illiteracy, and poverty. In doing so, we encounter trials and persecution of different kinds for breaking the norms and the status quo. Be courageous and brave, and continue to press forward, working towards the vision God has given you – to be a blessing to others.
Her story
Elisa has over 25 years of global experience in Developmental Programming, Marketing, Brand Management, Product Development, Logistics, and Retail Operations. Elisa’s exposure to multicultural and multinational companies has given her the edge in identifying market opportunities and strategies for world-famous brands and new entrants, especially in the Asian market.
Elisa then worked as the Acting Country Director and Deputy Country Director of the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE), formerly Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe, USA’s International Emergency Response in the Philippines for several years.
CARE is a prime international humanitarian agency delivering emergency relief and longterm international development projects. Founded in 1945, CARE is nonsectarian, impartial, and non-governmental. It is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian aid organizations focused on fighting global poverty. In 2019, CARE reported working in 104 countries, supporting 1,349 poverty-fighting programs and humanitarian aid projects, reaching over 92.3 million people directly and 433.3 million people indirectly. CARE’s programs include emergency response, food security, water and sanitation, economic development, climate change, agriculture, education, and health. CARE also advocates at the local, national, and international levels for policy change and the rights of poor people. Within each of these areas, CARE focuses on empowering and meeting the needs of women and girls and promoting gender equality.
While Elisa worked at CARE International, she spearheaded the regional coordination of emergency response work in Asia and the Pacific. She was the team leader for the creation and development of Disaster Risk Reduction, Preparedness, Response, and Reconstruction plans and programs for countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Elisa is also a Certified Global Trainer for remote medical first aid from Remote Medical International USA and CARE International USA. Elisa’s efforts in advocating for the rights of Women and the Vulnerable in Asia were highlighted by her awards in Leadership Excellence in several award-giving bodies locally and internationally.
Elisa’s strength lies in her extensive knowledge of market research, feasibility studies, and identifying effective expansion methodologies and business development strategies. She worked with Dr. Leonardo Balanggao, Consultant for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on project research to increase agricultural production in Asian countries.
She was also the lead proposal writer of the research team of Koperasi Bumiputera Bersatu Berhad (KBBB) under the Department of Finance of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam for the feasibility studies on special projects under the Wawasan 2035 (King’s Vision 2035).
Now, Elisa continues her advocacy of helping women and the most vulnerable through Blue Chip Global Development (BCGD) programs in Asia.
BCGD, with Chairman and Founder Mr. Raymond Khattar, leads a group of seasoned property development and investment experts, having market leadership in Australia, Europe, and now Asia. The company also has over 50 years of combined experience in creating and managing high-value investments, property development, finance, and strategic planning. It has built a global project portfolio of over 5,083 dwellings and commercial projects with approximately 3.8 USD billion of value.
With the success of BCGD in the development industry, Elisa continues her advocacy for the inclusion of women and promoting gender equality in all the projects of BCGD in Asia.
Elisa has also been a global speaker for women empowerment and gender equality from 2019 to the present for the most prestigious Global Economic Conferences organized by the Horasis World Visions Community.
Elisa was a Valedictorian and an Academic Scholar. She took her undergraduate and graduate studies with a Master’s in Business Administration at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, Philippines. She also has another Master’s in Economics at the Asian Social Institute, specializing in Community Economic Development. Being an alumnus of a worldrenowned Catholic University and one of the oldest Catholic institutions in the world, Elisa has set her mind and heart into a Christian-oriented approach towards her work.
Link
Blue Chip Global Development PTY. LTD Australia
https://www.bluechipglobaldevelopment.com
As of January 28, 2024
