Elyse is the Associate Director of Membership Communications at The Nature Conservancy. The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. She oversees and directs all copywriting, design, and editorial content strategy for multimillion-dollar direct-response fundraising program, including direct mail, email, paid search, and display advertising, street canvassing, and online advocacy engagement.
Elyse received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism in 2006 from Ohio University. While at Ohio University, Elyse participated in PRSSA, ImPRessions and UPC. She currently lives in Washington D.C.
Key Takeaways
- Take advantage of every opportunity.
- Do not feel pressure to take a job at an agency if you do not believe it is for you.
- In non-profit, you wear a lot of hats.
- Find newsworthy stories.
- The skills you learn are just as important as grades.
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