Elise Elshire

Elise Elshire has a diverse work experience. Elise started their career as an Editorial Intern at Emerge Magazine in 2011, followed by a Social Media Internship at Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon. In 2013, Elise joined Peet's Coffee & Tea as a Retail Associate & Barista, where they excelled in customer service and also took responsibility as the store's Coffee and Tea specialist. From 2015 to 2019, they worked at Emerald Staffing as an Office Coordinator, where they streamlined front office operations and supported HR/Payroll processes. Currently, Elise is working at Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest, where they have held various administrative roles and is currently serving as the Administrative & HR Director.

Elise Elshire (she/her) earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Women's and Gender Studies from the University of Oregon in 2012. Elise then obtained a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate from TEFL Worldwide Prague in the same year. In 2022, Elise obtained a Human Resources Management Certificate from Portland State University's Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE).