Anslem Elumogo-Gardner, MBA

Founder & CEO

Anslem is a systems, strategy, and operations leader with more than fifteen years of experience helping mission-driven organizations achieve scale, stability, and sustainable growth. He has led organizations through periods of transformation by building strong operating models, aligning strategy to mission, and translating complexity into clear execution. Recognized as one of Chicago’s Top 25 Black Game-Changers in 2023, Anslem is known for marrying rigorous business and financial discipline with values-driven decision-making. Equally grounded in people leadership, he has a track record of building and leading high-performing teams through change, growth, and execution, ensuring that strategy is adopted, not just designed. His work has supported nonprofits and social-impact organizations at critical inflection points, from early-stage growth through national expansion. Anslem currently serves on the board of Cultivate Collective in Chicago and on the University of Denver's Alumni Council.

Credentials:

  • MBA- University of Denver, Daniels College of Business
  • Executive Certificate, AI Strategies for Business Transformation, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University