Elissa Hackerson

As NETWORK’s Digital Manager, Elissa is responsible for writing, editing, and deploying email; writing and creating content for the website and social media (blogs, creative, campaigns); training team members to effectively use communications and advocacy platforms; planning policy and communications strategy with the Executive, Government Relations and Grassroots Mobilization teams; and narrative work to advance NETWORK’s mission (Race Class Narrative, theological, and more).

She has been a lay leader in Catholic churches in California, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC; and Catholic K-8 and high schools in Northern Virginia.

Education and Political Training

B.A., Political Science, American University Washington, D.C.

One year of coursework, M.S., Mass Communications, San Jose State University, CA

Arena Academy and Arena Academy 201 for Campaign Managers (Comms track)