Elizabeth Brandes

Elizabeth Brandes has vast experience in marketing and communications. Elizabeth has held leadership positions in various companies, including CAEL, Student Connections, Strada Education Network, Sallie Mae, and Chase. In their roles, they have managed teams, developed marketing strategies, and overseen branding, digital marketing, market research, and advertising efforts. Elizabeth has also been involved in international business development and has experience in the education loan industry. Prior to their career in the private sector, they held an internship at the German Bundestag.

Elizabeth Brandes has a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in Germanic Studies and French from Indiana University Bloomington. Elizabeth also has a Master of Arts degree in Germanic Languages & Literatures from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In addition, they participated in an undergraduate overseas study program at the University of Hamburg, where they studied German, French, and Political Science. Elizabeth also completed graduate work in German Language and Literature at the University of Regensburg. Furthermore, they have obtained several certifications from the American Management Association, including AMA Business Boot Camp, Certificate of Completion in AMA's 5-Day MBA, Certificate of Completion in AMA's Comprehensive Project Management Workshop, Certificate of Completion in Best Practices for the Multi-Project Manager, Certificate of Completion in Critical Thinking, Certificate of Completion in Essentials of Project Management, Certificate of Completion in Improving Your Project Management Skills, Certificate of Completion in Strategic Planning, Certificate of Completion in Strategic Project Management, Certificate of Completion in Strategy Execution: Getting It Done, and Fundamentals of Marketing.