Program Director Public Relations

Elizabeth A. Field, M.S.

****.*****.****@*****.*** • 360-***-**** • Raleigh, NC

SKILLS

Strategy & Planning

Organization Strategic Planning

Strategic Communications & Brand Management

Integrated Communications & Marketing

Editorial Planning & Messaging

Collective Impact

Public Affairs & Advocacy

Public Affairs

Policy Advocacy

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

Coalition Building

Grassroots Community Engagement

Fundraising & Development

Grant Writing & Management

Donor Relations

Communications & Content Execution

Content Creation

Writing & Editing

Media Relations

Social Media, Website, Database, Constant Contact

CRM

Specialized Communications

Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

Health & Science Communications

Issue management

Leadership & Management

Program Management

Team Leader

Team Member/Staff Development

Volunteer Management Integration

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Healthcare, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Early Invention, Trauma, Adoption, Autism, Alzheimer’s disease, Caregiving, Family Support

EXPERIENCE

Leadership Alliance for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LAND), Founder/Program Director,

Aug 2018 – Present

Founded grassroots advocacy coalition made up of individuals with developmental disabilities and families for policy change. Responsible for obtaining funding to sustain mission, all aspects of programming, and development of staff with lived experience

Oversee programs, grant targeting and management, develop contracts, develop and manage budgets, advocates, and subcontractor relationships. Current grant: Meet The Need NC

Meet The Need NC, Program Director, Aug 2021 – September 2025

Leading 4-year collective impact grant-funded initiative

Guided Common Agenda using a collective impact model Spearheading model for initiative including, forming the following advisory groups: 40+-member, cross disability state-level Advisory Council; Lived Experience Network Speaks (LENS) advisory group with authentic lived experience paid for meetings, consultation, and in-house content; Workplan Task Force of key I/DD policy stakeholders that finalized Workplan from I/DD Policy Think Tank hosted by LAND

Led development of message platform for initiative with all advisory groups for media and community engagement; and storytelling/media training for initiative’s Speaker’s Bureau

Develop and manage digital media campaigns, newsletters, webinars, and toolkits to amplify advocacy efforts for people with disabilities and their families

Hosted 17 monthly webinars on timely topics relating to initiative’s agenda averaging 80-120 people per webinar; wrote and produced 15 follow-up newsletters

Developed digital Innovations Waiver Pathway with Tip Sheet and led team for 10 Pathway Presentations/Trainings (Autism Society NC, Down Syndrome Alliance, DD Consortium, etc.)

Engage policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and public stakeholders to strengthen collective impact strategies; Led two NC General Assembly (NCGA) I/DD Caucus Day initiatives

oListening Sessions (2025, trained 17 self and family advocates for presentations with over 200 I/DD Community and legislators attending); Developed key target lists of legislators for relationship building and meetings

oPress Conference and press releases at NCGA social media and News Alerts before, during and after I/DD Caucus Day events

o14 Policy Media placements (print, radio, TV) totaling over 3 million impressions

North Carolina Collaborative for Children, Youth & Families, Family Co-Chair; Policy & Research Committee; Marketing & Research Committee Co-Chair. Aug 2018 - Feb 2025

Co-Led bi-monthly Collaborative meetings and strategic planning with Agency Co-Chair, bringing on speakers that meet the goals of Collaborative. Part of Executive Committee for Collaborative representing the family voice of children and youth in a System of Care framework.

NCFASD Informed, Inc., Co-Founder; Board Secretary & Treasurer, Aug 2016 - 2018

Led creation of 501c3 with state and federal filings. Built and launched multichannel communications platforms, including website, social media, and print materials Led branding and outreach strategies to drive awareness and engagement among target audiences. Managed Public relations, content strategy, and stakeholder relations to support fundraising/advocacy

Families with Children from Russian & Ukrainian Adoption (FRUA), National Board Member; Editor, Database & Member Engagement; Regional Leader, 2007 - 2015

Oversaw digital communication strategies, managing online member engagement and content curation. Developed CRM for mission sustainability. Directed email campaigns and newsletters to connect and inform stakeholders nationally. Family support and regional volunteer management

CoMentum Advisors (Australia, US), Partner & Communications Director, May 1999 – July 2021

Developed marketing and investor communications for early-stage biotechnology firms, ensuring visibility and credibility. Led issues and reputation management efforts

EDUCATION

Syracuse University, M.S. Communications Management • Florida State University,

B.A. English, Biology Minor • San Diego State University, Marketing Coursework (MBA Track)

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