Liz Stein is an award-winning communications executive with a proven track record at global companies where she developed innovative public-facing communications strategies that built brands, launched global talent, preserved the corporate identities of networks and programming franchises. As a communications consultant, Stein provides all facets of strategic communications leadership and develops integrated business strategies that drive results and create passionate communities across education, media, technology, and non-profits. Prior to consulting, Liz spent much of her career at world-renowned organizations including Discovery Communications, Hallmark Channel, and National Geographic and managed the press for Discovery’s global hits Shark Week, and Planet Earth, to name a few. An active member of the community, Liz is on the board of 1455 Literary Arts and belongs to the Education Writers Association, the DC/Baltimore chapter of Women in Cable and Telecommunications (WICT) and volunteers with Food and Friends and various children’s organizations to support literacy. Liz was honored with WICT’s Touchstone of Leadership Award acknowledging her as “a powerful communicator who embodies conviction and passion – qualities of a great leader” as well as the John Hendricks Award for Innovation for two-years-in-a-row. Liz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University and a Master of Arts degree from George Washington University. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband and adorable (and sometimes naughty) puppy, Morty.