Meet Elizabeth

Elizabeth Dawes Gay, MPH (she/her) is a multifaceted social entrepreneur working for Black women and people of color. Elizabeth’s lived experience as a Black woman in the United States drives her to fight injustice and create a more equitable world. Elizabeth is the founder of Ìpàdé - DC’s first meeting place, event space, and community of support designed for Black women and femme of color entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives. She is also the founder of Sisu Consulting, where she works with initiatives focused on communities of color. Elizabeth is also a co-founder of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.

 

HEAR FROM ELIZABETH

“I’m working to create a world where Black women and people of color have what they need to flourish.”

 
 
 
 
 

We Create the Change We Need

“We create abundance and better livelihoods for our families, our communities, and the world. We enhance the world through our actions and our existence. The way we care for the people in our lives is valuable. The way we contribute to the economy is valuable. But even if we didn’t, we would still be valuable.” - Elizabeth Dawes Gay

FEATURED WORK


 

Ìpàdé

In 2019, Elizabeth decided to create Ìpàdé because Black women and gender-expansive people of color deserve beautiful, functional, and safe spaces to gather and grow.

Sisu Consulting

Through Sisu Consulting, Elizabeth works with organizations, companies, and foundations to create high-impact strategy, communicate effectively, and champion issues that need attention.

BMMA

Elizabeth is a co-founder of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the premiere national organization dedicated to advancing Black maternal health, rights, and justice.

 

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