Founders


Chris Bankus

Founder and Senior Partner

Chris Bankus is a strategist, behavioral intelligence researcher, and author whose work focuses on leadership, human behavior, and ecosystem development. He studies how individuals, organizations, and networks make decisions, build trust, and create lasting impact across communities, institutions, and emerging ventures in an increasingly interconnected world.

Elizabeth Bankus

Co-Founder and Senior Partner

Elizabeth Bankus is a healthcare operations leader whose work focuses on laboratory management, team development, and organizational excellence. She leads a team of more than 30 professionals at Quest Diagnostics, overseeing complex operations while fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and service. Her passion for mentorship, community engagement, and youth ministry helps create lasting impact across individuals, teams, and the communities she serves.

Together, Chris and Elizabeth are committed to creating opportunities for growth, creativity, and community impact. Through their leadership, TAV offers a platform for young professionals to showcase their projects.