Local Chapter:  Greater Binghamton

Occupation:
Professionally, Elisa is a Financial Adviser specializing in retirement income strategies for women, small business, and couples. Elisa is the managing partner of LifeStages Financial Management, an office of MetLife, and has been recognized as a top producer, attending the Women's Sales Forum and Leaders National Conference.

NYSW Experience:
Since joining Triple Cities BPW in October '04, Elisa Serfass has served her local as First Vice President ('05-'06) and President ('06-'08). In '07-'08 Elisa chaired the first Camp BPW/NYS at Winter Board, 2008. Elisa has served as District VI Treasurer, Vice-Chair of the State Finance Committee and State Secretary. In 2006, Elisa participated in the Virginia Allen Young Careerist program speaking on Pay Equity for Women and was selected as the BPW/NYS Young Careerist. Elisa placed 6th at the BPW/USA National Conference in Dallas, Texas.

As President of her local, Elisa increased membership to 38 active members. During her tenure the club renewed focus on networking among members and promoted members businesses. The club was the host city for Winter Board 2008 and dedicated itself to making Winter Board a success. As chair of the first Camp BPW/NYS, Elisa led the camp to deliver a comprehensive program to 24 at-risk youth including a reality store, career panel, drug abuse prevention presentation, job skills presentation and a community service project to increase awareness of domestic violence.

Other Activities:
In her community, Elisa has served on the YWCA Board of Directors and the Leadership Committee for the Women's Fund of the Community Foundation. Elisa is a Toastmaster, and member of NAIFA. She hosts quarterly fund raisers for local organizations.

Elisa resides in Vestal, NY with her two boys: Nathan and Hunter.