Elisabeth Garner

Elisabeth Garner is a Senior Gender Equality and Inclusive Development Specialist at EnCompass LLC since September 2022, with extensive experience in gender equity and social inclusion across various organizations. Prior roles include Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Lead & Scientist at CIFOR from August 2022 to August 2024, and Gender and Agriculture Research Associate at Cornell Global Development from February 2020 to August 2022, where Elisabeth led significant projects related to agricultural improvement and gender-responsive research. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Sociology and Women's Studies from Penn State University, a Master's in Regional Planning from Cornell University, and a Bachelor's in International Relations from SUNY Geneseo, among others. Additional relevant experience encompasses consulting and research roles with organizations such as The World Bank and FAO, as well as program management and planning roles in diverse settings.