• Chronic Pain Support Group Facilitator for Ashland residents

• Adult education instructor (writing groups) for the local Jewish community

• OLLI instructor – teaches strategies to cope and communicate with hearing loss

• Advisor for the U.S. Pain Foundation's Disparity Solutions Advisory Council

• Advocates for equity and inclusion in pain care access for all persons, with an emphasis on LGBTQ+, Deaf, and hard-of-hearing persons

"Taking a workshop with Elisa as Facilitator is a most enriching experience. Her kind and caring way, and her willingness to connect on a deeper level with compassion leads us to a new awareness of self and other."
-- F.S., Ashland

"As an introvert, I shy away from most groups. Elisa’s group has been the exception. She is an excellent and skilled facilitator, a kind and empathic listener, and a positive beam of light. The group meetings are supportive and inspiring, and over time I have gained valuable insight about how to live my life to the fullest. I highly recommend any group led by Elisa!"
-- A.G., Ashland