Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest
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).
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Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest
Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. Our comprehensive approach to whole-girl development equips youth to navigate gender, economic and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated and independent. These positive outcomes are achieved through three core elements: people ‒ trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships; environment ‒ pro-girl, physically and emotionally safe, with high expectations and mutual respect; and programming ‒ research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s youth. Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest is an affiliate of the national nonprofit organization Girls Incorporated®, the nation’s leading voice for girls. With roots dating to 1864 and national status since 1945, Girls Inc. has responded to the changing needs of girls through research-based programs and public education efforts that empower them to understand, value, and assert their rights.