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Elizabeth Upchurch

@elizabethupchurch

Alumni communications at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where I revitalized the Beyond the G recent alumni newsletter.

United States

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At University of North Carolina at Greensboro, I develop alumni communications aligned with the University’s digital strategy. I revitalized the Beyond the G recent alumni newsletter with the Office of Alumni Engagement and coordinate communications for events including Homecoming and Believe in the G.

At North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation, I analyzed county reading data to update the Pathways to Grade-Level Reading data dashboard and co-authored a policy brief series on early childhood education access and affordability. My work has also included coding family story-bank data at NC Child and co-authoring its Family Voices Report on Oral Health.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Director of Alumni Communications

Current

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

May 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Develops alumni-centric communications aligned with university digital strategy, coordinates social media and email campaigns, and plans alumni event communications to drive engagement and philanthropic giving.

Communication Skills Social Media Management Email Marketing Event Planning Digital Strategy Team Supervision

Data and Policy Fellow

North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation

Mar 2024 - Aug 2024 (5 months)

Analyzed and compiled grade-level reading data from counties statewide, updated the Pathways to Grade-Level Reading data dashboard, and co-authored a policy brief series on early childhood education access and affordability.

Data Analysis Policy Research Dashboard Updates Report Writing

Community Engagement Specialist

lululemon athletica

Aug 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Facilitated community engagement efforts, maintained brand ambassador and stakeholder relationships, planned product activations, and coordinated written correspondence and team development activities.

Community Engagement Stakeholder Management Event Planning Communication Skills

Data Analysis Intern

NC Child

Jul 2023 - Mar 2024 (8 months)

Developed a method for coding and tagging story bank data, prepared communications materials for families, and co-authored the Family Voices Report on Oral Health.

Data Coding Data Tagging Communication Skills Report Writing

Student Attorney General

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Oct 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Advised students on rights during conduct hearings, served as a policy expert, assisted in case preparation, coordinated programming, supervised student employees, and chaired the Governing Documents Review Committee.

Student Advocacy Policy Proficiency Case Preparation Event Coordination Team Supervision Public Speaking

Correspondent Intern

Organization for World Peace

Nov 2019 - May 2020 (6 months)

Conducted research, produced articles and reports on global conflicts, and presented information supporting community-based peaceful resolution.

Research Writing Reporting Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

American University

Master of Education, Education Policy and Leadership

2023 - 2024

Master of Education in Education Policy and Leadership from American University from 2023 to 2024.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Spanish

2018 - 2022

Grade: Magna cum laude

Activities and societies: Katharine Smith Reynolds Scholar, recipient of the Mary Eliza Spicer, Annie Alexander, and Mina Weil scholarships

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish with a concentration in Pre-law and minor in Social Work. Graduated Magna cum laude and received the Katharine Smith Reynolds Scholar award and other scholarships.