September 12, 2024
In August 2024, the Golden LEAF Foundation welcomed new Program Officer, Elizabeth Byrant.
“We are excited for Elizabeth to join the team to help carry out the mission of Golden LEAF,” said Scott T. Hamilton, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer. “Elizabeth’s skills and expertise in grant and program development, program monitoring, and evaluation will be an asset to the Foundation’s work.”
Prior to joining Golden LEAF, Bryant worked in Planning and Community Development administration for municipal and county governments for fifteen years. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of a regional natural resources nonprofit, overseeing grant and program development, program monitoring, and evaluation.
As a program officer, Bryant will evaluate funding proposals, support the implementation of Golden LEAF priorities, and provide oversight for the project monitoring and compliance activities.
A native North Carolinian, Bryant holds a Master of Public Administration from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and Economics from Meredith College. Bryant resides in Edenton with her husband and their three children. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga, teaching junior high Sunday school, and cheering on the Wolfpack.