ELIZABETH CALLIHAN

Senior communications leader responsible for institution-wide strategic communications, media engagement, owned content, and internal communications for a nationally recognized mission-driven organization operating in complex and highly regulated environments.

Integrated Communications & Strategy

• Led integrated strategic communications aligning earned media, owned platforms, digital storytelling, and internal communications to advance organizational priorities.
• Developed and advised on narrative frameworks, positioning, and leadership messaging during periods of organizational transition and heightened public attention.
• Contributed to the development of multi-year communications approaches that positioned the institution and its leadership as trusted voices.

Leadership Messaging & Writing

• Developed and edited executive-level communications including speeches, remarks, talking points, statements, and internal communications.
• Partnered closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex material into clear, accessible narratives for diverse audiences.

Media, Crisis & Reputation Support

• Advised leadership on reputation management and sensitive communications during organizational transitions and public scrutiny.
• Co-authored institutional crisis communications plans and supported leadership through sensitive and complex situations.

Owned Media & Digital Communications

• Oversaw institutional storytelling across websites, newsletters, reports, and email platforms, growing subscribers from approximately 7,000 to 35,000 over time.
• Directed editorial workflows to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and quality across owned channels.
• Spearheaded a high-impact digital initiative addressing a global crisis that significantly expanded audience reach and engagement.

Internal Communications & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Co-led improvements to internal communications systems and workflows, strengthening organizational alignment during periods of change.
• Worked closely with marketing, development, digital, events, and leadership colleagues to ensure cohesive messaging and coordinated engagement.

Leadership & Operations

• Led and mentored multidisciplinary communications teams of up to 12 staff and contractors.
• Managed approximately $2–2.6M in integrated communications and engagement budgets, including vendor oversight.
• Partnered with external vendors and consultants to support communications priorities.

Equity & Organizational Culture

• Co-chaired the organization’s first DEIA Culture Committee, helping embed equity-centered practices into communications and organizational culture.

Provided strategic communications, public relations, and digital counsel to nonprofit, advocacy, and mission-aligned organizations, including organizations focused on women’s health, reproductive rights, and public interest issues. Developed communications strategies, narrative frameworks, and messaging to strengthen organizational voice and visibility. Led website and content initiatives, created cohesive brand assets across digital and print platforms, and used analytics and SEO to improve engagement.

Served as a senior operational and communications leader for a national professional association. Led operations, education programming, and communications while partnering closely with executive leadership and the board. Directed communications across conferences, trainings, and member programs and successfully led two ACCME reaccreditations with commendation.