Hope Builders’ Board of Directors Welcomes Three New Members 

Hope Builders is pleased to welcome three exceptional leaders to its board of directors this year: Elizabeth Mirza, Annette Morgan, and Ed Rodriguez. Each brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective that will help guide our mission and strategic vision forward.

ELIZABETH MIRZA, Philanthropist

Elizabeth Mirza is a former financial markets executive specializing in Global Macro Markets, Corporate Sales and Marketing, and Quantitative Structuring. She served as a Director in the Investment Banking division of Credit Suisse, in both London and New York. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Economics and a minor in Mathematics. More recently, Elizabeth has pursued her passion for philanthropy to work with historically marginalized populations and expand their access to economic opportunity. She served on the Leadership Circle for Women for Women International (WfW), a global charity that works in post conflict zones to help female victims of war rebuild their lives. Elizabeth also served as a member of Chatham House, the leading international affairs think tank in Europe and was a founding member of its St. James Roundtable. The roundtable convened select members with diverse backgrounds to interact with thought leaders and policymakers on subjects such as European and US politics, global security and alliances, and the changing nature of economic growth. 

ANNETTE MORGAN, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Hope Orange County

Annette Morgan, MBA, is Chief Administrative Officer for City of Hope Orange County. Morgan leads the administrative operations for the $1 billion expansion overseeing the strategy, design and development, as well as building relationships that are essential for making hope a reality in the County. She previously served as Vice President of Wellness and Business Development for Providence St. Joseph Health, where she led the design and market entry of new product lines that brought personalized medical, lifestyle, and fitness services strategy for several growth initiatives across the organization. Morgan earned a master’s degree in business administration from California State University, Fullerton and a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Long Beach. She has served on the board of Providence Speech & Hearing Center. Becker’s Hospital Review recognized Morgan as a Rising Star in 2017 and 2019.

ED RODRIGUEZ, Global Human Resources Executive

Ed is an accomplished human resources leader with a strong focus on developing talent and preparing organizations for change. He has held several prominent human resources positions for more than two decades, including at Sheraton, PepsiCo and Ventura Foods. Most recently he served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Golden State Foods (GSF)—a $6B global company.  Dr. Rodriguez earned a Ph.D. in Education with an Emphasis on Leadership from Chapman University, a master’s degree in Communication Management from USC, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He also received an Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University, obtained a Certification of Global Human Resources Professional from HRCI, and is a DDI Master Certified Trainer.

We are grateful to Elizabeth, Annette and Ed for their increased investment in Hope Builders. To see a full listing of our board of directors, visit tsjhopebuilders.org/leadership