Elise Clements

Experienced public-sector leader with a decade of service as Executive Director of the Allegheny Regional Asset District, overseeing strategic direction and the distribution of more than $140M annually to regional libraries, parks, and cultural assets. I previously served as Executive Deputy Secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community & Economic Development, managing a multi‑billion‑dollar portfolio, and as President & CEO of Team Pennsylvania Foundation, guiding statewide economic initiatives. Across these roles, I've built a track record in policy development, financial stewardship, organizational leadership, and public engagement.