Strategy and Storytelling
for Purpose-Driven Leaders

Hi, I’m Eliz. I partner with mission-driven organizations across education, conservation, outdoor adventure, wellness and beyond to tell better stories and drive real impact.

Let’s GetCreative.

Most organizations have a compelling story. Few have a clear strategy for telling it in a way that drives real results. I work with leaders navigating complex communications challenges: launching a new brand, translating research for public audiences, managing reputation or simply telling your story with more intention.

My approach combines strategic thinking with journalism-trained storytelling. I listen carefully, ask better questions and build solutions that fit your unique organization, not someone else’s template.

  • “Eliz has a remarkable ability to bring clarity to complexity. In our work together at UM, she consistently translated big institutional challenges into smart, actionable strategies that moved the work forward. She has a rare gift for seeing both the broader narrative and the operational steps needed to get there — and she does it with thoughtfulness, precision, and deep understanding of higher ed environments. Any team would be lucky to partner with her.”

    - JENNY PETTY
    Vice President of Marketing, Communications, Experience & Engagement,
    University of Montana

  • “Elizabeth’s writing has a warm human touch, vivid details, and embeds factual information in just the right places.”

    - PETE MACKEY
    President & Executive Strategist, Mackey Strategies

  • “From excellent writing skills to great planning and strategic thinking to the flexibility to morph between different styles of work (promotion, advancement/fundraising, issues management, events, etc.), Elizabeth brings some of everything to her role.”

    - JEFF SHAFER
    Vice Chancellor for Communications
    UNC Greensboro

About Eliz

The nickname “Eliz” started as a simple way to shorten the many-syllabled Elizabeth, but it stuck because it felt different, unexpected and a little unconventional - like me. I’ve always moved through the world with curiosity, intention and a willingness to challenge traditional ways of thinking.

I’ve built my career helping colleges, universities and mission-driven organizations do the same: challenge old patterns, think strategically and imagine what’s possible.

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