Elise Walton

Elise Walton has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Elise began their career at Carnegie Mellon University, where they worked as a Woodshop and Foundry Monitor and later as an Information Desk Attendant. Elise also served as a Motion Capture Lab Intern during their time at the university.

After their time at Carnegie Mellon, Elise worked as a General Tutor at the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council and as a Shop Assistant at the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse. Elise then transitioned to a role as a Counselor at Camp Rim Rock and as a Site Coordinator at Brightside Academy.

Elise's career then took their to various organizations in the arts and education sectors. Elise worked as a Museum Educator at the Mattress Factory and as an Instructor at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Elise also served as a CLC at Patch.com, where they gained valuable experience.

In 2011, Elise joined Conflict Kitchen as a Restaurant Manager, overseeing day-to-day operations. Elise worked in this role until 2014.

Elise then moved into the field of employee experience, joining Duolingo as an Office Manager in 2014. Over the years, they progressed to roles such as Employee Experience Manager and Senior Employee Experience Manager. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Employee Experience at Duolingo. This role involves managing employee satisfaction and creating a positive work environment.

Overall, Elise Walton's work experience showcases their versatility and adaptability in various roles and industries.

Elise Walton completed their education at Carnegie Mellon University from 2006 to 2010, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. Elise obtained additional certifications, including being a LifeLabs Learning Founding Community Member in July 2022 and completing the "Getting Started as a LinkedIn Learning Admin" certification from LinkedIn in February 2020.