Elisa Garn

Elisa Garn, SHRM-SCP, brings over 20 years of HR experience, specializing in mid-sized organizations across industries such as hospitality, non-profit, tech, and biotech. A recognized leader in her field, she has founded several businesses and has been an honored recipient of the Utah Business HR Achievement Award. Elisa’s extensive leadership roles include serving as Chapter President of Salt Lake SHRM, Executive Director for the Utah SHRM State Council, and co-founding DisruptHR SLC, all of which provided significant impact on the HR profession and world of work. Her thought leadership is widely recognized, with published work through the Forbes Executive HR Council, alongside numerous blogs and podcast interviews that further establish her as a credible voice in the industry, specifically in the realms of culture, experience design, and human experience.

Currently, Elisa serves as SVP of Talent Management and Sustainability for the Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) focused on driving high talent engagement through employee-centered work practices. Her expertise combined with her strong business acumen and communication skills ensures that clients receive the guidance, bandwidth and resources needed to elevate their organizational impact.