Eliza Russell

Eliza Russell is an experienced education and program development professional currently serving as the Director of Education and Public Programs at the NASCAR Hall of Fame since 2015. In this role, Eliza focuses on engaging students through STEM-based learning and fostering character development using NASCAR. Previously, Eliza held significant positions including Education Manager at the National Wildlife Federation, where responsibilities included directing program development and managing partnerships, and Deputy Director at Port Discovery Children's Museum, overseeing operations and staffing. Earlier experience includes serving as Visitor Service Coordinator at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, where Eliza managed interpretive staff and developed staff training programs, and as Park Ranger at the Women's Rights National Historical Park, creating educational initiatives and providing interpretive services. Eliza holds a BA in History with a concentration in Museum Studies from the State University of New York at Oswego and an AA in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Cayuga Community College.