Elizabeth Isley

Elizabeth Isley has a diverse work experience spanning over 18 years. Elizabeth currently works as Director of International Trade at mesur.io since June 2022. Prior to their current role, they worked at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) from 2017 to 2022. There, they held the position of Senior International Trade Manager and later International Trade Manager at the NC Furniture Export Office. Elizabeth'sresponsibilities at EDPNC included developing trade strategies, counseling companies on exporting practices, and collaborating with export partners.

Before joining EDPNC, Elizabeth worked at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina as a Program Director and Partner Relations Manager in the Global Business Services division from 2014 to 2017. In this role, they designed and implemented programs, managed grants, ensured compliance, and provided technical assistance.

Elizabeth's prior experience includes working at the North Carolina Department of Commerce as an Export Program Manager in the International Trade Division from 2013 to 2014. Elizabeth developed workshops to promote exporting to small businesses and managed project operations for federal grants.

From 2008 to 2013, Elizabeth served as a Grants Manager at the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center. Elizabeth'sresponsibilities involved managing infrastructure grant projects, providing technical assistance, and overseeing project finances.

Elizabeth's early career includes roles at Radford University and East Carolina University. At Radford University, they were the Interim Director of the Music Business Program from 2006 to 2008. Elizabeth designed music courses, supported student experience programs, and provided academic advising. At East Carolina University, they worked as a HUD Fellow and Economic Development Coordinator, where they coordinated cultural programs, facilitated media initiatives, and conducted survey research.

Overall, Elizabeth Isley has a strong background in international trade, program management, and grants administration, making their a valuable asset in the field of economic development and business support.

Elizabeth Isley completed their undergraduate education at Radford University from 1999 to 2003, earning a Bachelor of Music degree with a focus on Business Administration. In 2003, they went on to pursue a Master of Public Administration degree in Public Administration at East Carolina University, which they completed in 2006. Afterward, in March 2013, Elizabeth obtained a certificate in Nonprofit Management through Duke University's Continuing Studies program. It is important to note that no specific start or end dates were provided for their experience at Duke University.