Elise Laprade

Elise LaPrade has a strong background in web services and digital content strategy. Elise is currently working as the Senior Director of Web Services at IQ Solutions, where they oversee digital governance, content strategy, and user experience design. Elise has also served as the Web Services Director for the Federal COVID Response effort, responsible for all digital communications related to Combat COVID. Prior to their current role, Elise worked as the Owner/Principal of Caught in the Web Consulting, LLC. Elise has also held positions such as Senior Web Content Strategist at Palladian Partners, Inc., Web Content Strategy Consultant at Aquilent, and Senior Director of Online Engagement at Conservation International. Elise's earlier experience includes roles such as Director of Web Operations at the United Service Organizations, eCommerce Manager at Total Wine & More, Senior Manager of Web Technologies at AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group, and Director of Business Development at Watermark Press.

Elise LaPrade attended James Madison University from 1995 to 1999 and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. Elise'sfield of study included Communications, Marketing, Web, and Telecomm Law. In addition to their degree, Elise obtained the Adobe Expert Certified certification in August 2008 and the Section 508 Certification Compliance in January 2008.