Elise Westhoff is an American nonprofit executive and leader in conservative philanthropy who currently serves as President of the Philanthropy Roundtable, a Washington, D.C.-based membership organization for conservative and libertarian donors and foundations promoting free-market philanthropy. Appointed to this role in 2021, she has focused on expanding the organization's influence by providing resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy for philanthropic freedom amid growing regulatory pressures on donor-advised funds and private foundations. Her leadership emphasizes connecting philanthropists with impactful causes including education reform, criminal justice, and economic policy initiatives.

Prior to her presidency, Westhoff held the position of Vice President for Programs at the Philanthropy Roundtable starting in 2014, where she developed programs to align donor interests with policy outcomes. Before joining the Roundtable, she served as Director of Development at the State Policy Network (2011-2014), a federation of over 60 free-market think tanks, where she raised funds and built partnerships. Earlier, she worked as a development officer at the Goldwater Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, contributing to its growth as a prominent libertarian policy organization. Westhoff has collaborated professionally with figures such as Diana Davis Spencer on philanthropy projects.

Westhoff holds a Juris Doctor from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arizona. Her career reflects a commitment to advancing conservative networks of influence through strategic fundraising and program development, with no major public controversies or legal issues documented in available records.