Elysa runs her own business consulting company in Tel Aviv where she has lived since 2009. Australian born Elysa has a professional background in international relations, marketing and fundraising for the non profit sector. Elysa sadly gave birth to a stillborn daughter in 2016 and now has 2 healthy little girls, who delight her daily!. Elysa is one of the founders of Candles of Hope, along with her mother Rebecca, who lives in Australia.