Elizabeth Chou is an accomplished finance expert and business leader, with a remarkable background in investment, board direction, and relationship management. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Columbia Business School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and English from Mount Holyoke College. With a passion for empowering organizations to achieve their goals, Chou currently serves as a Partner at Leeds Illuminate. She brings years of experience to this role, having also worked as an Investor at Leeds Equity Partners, and as a General Partner at New Markets Venture Partners.

Over the years, Chou has held several board director and board observer roles across various organizations, including Galvanize Inc., American Prison Data Systems, Pbc, Lea(R)N, Three Ring, Betterlesson, Questar Assessment Inc., Kickboard, Graduation Alliance, Moodlerooms, Inc., and Think Through Learning Inc. With her extensive expertise and skills in finance and investment, Chou actively advises organizations on how to optimize their financial performance while driving growth and impact.

Chou has previously worked as a Senior Associate at The Gladstone Companies, serving as a Relationship Manager and Banking Officer at M&T Bank. Through these roles, she has honed her skills in strategic financial planning, managing large portfolios, and driving organizational growth.