Elisabeth brings to Simpson over two decades of fundraising, communication and strategic planning experience to the position. Previously, Elisabeth served as the Development and Communications Director for five years at Clare Housing. There she expanded fundraising and communications efforts by implementing a new fundraising model at the agency. Prior to moving to Minneapolis in 2007, Elisabeth served as the Director of Development at Project Inform and the Executive Director at Academy of Friends in San Francisco. Elisabeth began her career in the performing arts working as the Events Manager at La Jolla Playhouse and The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.
Elisabeth has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from the California State University, East Bay. She enjoys finding quiet time to walk her dog, Zooey, learning how to garden, and tries to get to as many group fitness classes in a week as she can. She lives in Golden Valley with her husband and two boys.
Elisabeth has been with SHS since 2014.