Liza Acevedo

Liza Acevedo is an accomplished communications professional currently working in Executive Communications at Amazon. With extensive experience in crisis communications, stakeholder engagement, and public relations, Liza has held key roles such as Director of Communications for the Second Gentleman at the White House and Deputy Press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Liza's background includes managing media strategies and delivering impactful messaging in high-pressure environments across government, corporate, and non-profit sectors. An adept team leader, Liza has successfully amplified the work of senior leaders through effective speechwriting, media relations, and social media management. Liza earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wheaton College.