Elyssa Buntzel

Elyssa Buntzel is a Digital Marketing Manager at Americares, specializing in direct response initiatives since July 2023. Previously, Elyssa served as a Digital Giving Specialist at Houston Food Bank, where responsibilities included managing digital fundraising campaigns, developing engaging email and social media communications, optimizing donation processes, and serving as a subject matter expert for multiple CRMs. Achievements at Houston Food Bank included initiating an automated donor win-back journey and significantly improving email deliverability. Elyssa's diverse experience also encompasses operations at the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, support for grants management at Peace Corps, and social media consulting roles. Elyssa earned a degree in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University and enhanced education through a study abroad program in Western Europe.