Join us in welcoming Elizabeth Le’anani Coffee as Lake’s new Managing Director!

Elizabeth brings a rich background in storytelling, community engagement, and philanthropic scholarship. As Director of Storytelling at the H. E. Butt Foundation, she led narrative change initiatives across San Antonio, creating collaborative media, convening dialogue cohorts, and elevating community voices through storytelling that fosters deeper understanding and equity. Elizabeth previously worked with Lake as a research associate, engaging with American patterns of giving and gathering for religious causes.

We’re thrilled to welcome Elizabeth back into the Lake family, bringing her visionary leadership, deep compassion, and narrative wisdom to her role as Managing Director.