Elizabeth Nguyen is the Economic Opportunity Practice Lead at Village Capital, where she develops strategies and leads programs and convenings that support early-stage entrepreneurs building solutions to increase economic opportunities across the US, focusing on areas such as economic inequality, closing racial wealth gaps, and reducing mass incarceration. She’s passionate about inclusive entrepreneurship and has experience in the public and nonprofit sectors both in the US and in Southern Africa through Peace Corps, Enactus, and Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll). Elizabeth is also the COO of Athari Group, a global accelerator for early-stage nonprofits. She completed her Social Impact MBA and Masters in Sustainable International Development focusing on social entrepreneurship at Brandeis University through the Heller School for Social Policy and Management.