Eliza Cussen

Eliza Cussen is an experienced professional in organizational leadership and communications, currently serving as the Director of Organizing for Planned Parenthood at The Outreach Team since April 2024. As CEO and Co-founder of Divorcist since April 2021, Eliza also operates as a freelance copywriter and web editor, specializing in creating engaging content for non-profits and small businesses. Previous roles include Director of Communications for Kristina Shelton for Assembly, Digital Campaigns Consultant for URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity, and various positions at the Human Rights Campaign, including Digital Organizer and Senior Regional Organizer. Eliza's early career included significant leadership in the pro-choice movement as Executive Director and C4 Chair at NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin, along with a background in communications at organizations like First Unitarian Society of Madison and GPTQ. Eliza holds a fellowship in Policy & Advocacy from the Wisconsin Women's Policy Institute and a B. Media (Honours) from Macquarie University, focusing on Media, Politics, and Cultural Studies.