Elisa Thomas Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, AZ, US

- Develop and manage project plans and timelines for the Index’s research and outreach.- Lead cross-functional teams (researchers, analysts, students) to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.- Oversee stakeholder engagement, including communication with Fortune 500 companies and industry partners.- Coordinate presentations and media appearances to promote.

Designed and oversaw research methodologies for consistent data collection and analysis. Guided student researchers and refined thesis topics with academic advisors. Identified trends and opportunities to expand the Index's influence in gender equity leadership.

Conducted research and data collection to develop the Women's Power & Influence Index. Managed the social media, website, and brand identity for the Index and the company as a whole.

Promoting the active engagement of the Thunderbird community by organizing and leading tours, events, and university initiatives. Engaging with prospective students and alumni to foster a connected community.

501(c)(3) supporting learners of all ages, by engaging the community and expanding opportunities for commerce and social entrepreneurship.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

- Led outreach to 70+ industry contacts and conducted 18 key stakeholder interviews.- Developed a strategic business case, foreign market entry criteria, and streamlined compliance recommendations to attract U.S. AV companies to the EU for the Belgian government. - Evaluated AV regulatory landscapes across European cities, benchmarking Brussels' AV.

- Marketing and Donor Relations Intern: worked on social media posts, SEO for website resulting in 20% increase in visitors (40,000 new visitors/month), internal staff communications, and donor relations (May 2022 - Aug 2022)- Lead Intern: overseeing the entire philanthropy intern program and serving as a primary resource for engagement and guidance (Aug.

Community Engagement Programs

Oversaw community engagement programs to support students at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and those in the America Reads program.

Received 'Bird Dog Award' for working with U.S. Congressional leaders.

Responsible for overseeing the community action and service events that Barrett, the Honors College hosts. Planned and managed these events for over 6,000 students attending Barrett.

Master Of Global Management, International Business

Global Business Concentration; Campus Ambassador; Student Consultant Representative

Bachelor Of Science In Sociology, Sociology, 4.0

- Barrett, the Honors College - Justice Studies Minor - Political Science Minor - Organizational Leadership Minor - Capital Scholars Alumni