Elizabeth Harmantzis

Elizabeth Harmantzis is an experienced communications professional with a progressive career in internal and public communications across various sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Internal Communications at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since April 2021, Elizabeth has successfully overseen programs to engage global employees. Prior to this role, Elizabeth held positions at Grifols, focusing on communications strategies for over 24,000 employees, and at Wake County, managing brand reputation and media relations. Elizabeth's background includes significant roles in the U.S. Navy as a Public Affairs Officer and in the U.S. Department of State, where strategic communications and media relations were pivotal. With a Master's degree in Health Communications from Boston University and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, and Business Administration from West Virginia University, Elizabeth combines educational foundations with extensive practical experience.