Liz Edwards

Liz Edwards, M.Ed., is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently serving as the Manager of Content Strategy and Director of Marketing and Communications at EMERGE since September 2021, Liz has successfully developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance EMERGE's brand awareness. Prior roles include Director of Grants and Communications and Assistant Director at the Houston Coalition Against Hate, where Liz collaborated on outreach efforts and brand development. As a self-employed social justice educator and consultant, Liz facilitated workshops on pressing social issues. Additionally, Liz held positions such as Assistant Director at the Convict Leasing and Labor Project, Development Coordinator at Child Advocates, Inc., and reporter for both the Houston Chronicle and the Associated Press, covering significant news stories. Liz holds a BSJ in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Master of Education from Houston Christian University.