Board & Staff

Elise Brown is the Founder and CEO at Focus Consulting & Training, LLC and is very involved in the Naperville community. Elise holds degrees from the University of Missouri Kansas City, the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Analyst. Elise is currently Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees at SamaraCare Counseling and an active volunteer in the Naperville 203 community. She is also the parent of two Naperville 203 students. “An investment of my time and talent in the Naperville Education Foundation is deeply meaningful to me because Naperville has been an important part of my personal and professional growth. As a member and parent in this community, I have seen firsthand how strong schools and meaningful partnerships create opportunities for students, families, and educators to thrive,” Brown said. “I am passionate about giving back to a community that values education and innovation. Supporting NEF allows me to contribute to initiatives that strengthen our schools, provide resources for students and teachers, and help ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.”