Liz Nickless

Liz Nickless has extensive work experience in communications and public relations. Liz currently serves as the Assistant Director of Communications at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, where they direct media relations, social media, and strategic communications efforts for the organization's education programs. Liz also manages the long-term digital strategy for all education web-based communications and social media platforms.

Prior to their current role, Liz worked as an Accompanying Spouse at the United States Department of Defense from 2016 to 2019 during an overseas assignment. Liz was responsible for supporting their spouse's military duties and managing personal and household matters.

From 2008 to 2016, Liz held various positions at the National Geographic Society, including Senior Director of Communications and Director of Communications. In these roles, they played a critical role in the transition of the society to National Geographic Partners. Liz worked closely with internal divisions and international partners on communications issues and developed talking points and materials to communicate the transition. Liz also worked collaboratively with marketing teams to develop and execute multi-platform initiatives to promote National Geographic products, partnerships, and services.

Earlier in their career, Liz worked at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide as a Senior Account Executive in the Strategic Marketing Group, where they managed national media relations and advertising campaigns for clients in the technology, education, and hospitality industries. Liz also worked as an Account Executive at Shepley Winings Public Relations, focusing on clients in the entertainment industry such as Walt Disney Company, Paramount Studios, and PBS.

Overall, Liz Nickless has a strong background in communications, public relations, and marketing, with experience in strategic communications, media relations, social media, and event planning.

Liz Nickless has a diverse educational background. In 1991, they attended Boston University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. Following this, in 2013, Liz obtained a certificate in "Using Social Media to Build Business" from The University of Georgia. Liz further expanded their knowledge in 2018-2019 by completing a certificate in Strategic Marketing at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. Additionally, Liz has obtained two certifications from LinkedIn, namely Communication Foundations and Effective Listening, in May 2021.