Elisabeth Rutledge

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Elisabeth Rutledge combines strong strategic vision with seamless tactical planning to deliver nimble and results-oriented campaigns. In her work with the Eller Group, Elisabeth draws from 25+ years of experience in advocacy communication, strategic message development, coalition management, campaign development and reputation management.

Elisabeth has worked with clients large and small to protect and enhance their brand equity and stakeholder relationships. Her clients have included some of the country’s best-known names in energy, health insurance, healthcare distribution, retail, private equity, civil rights advocacy, and transportation.

Before joining the Eller Group, Elisabeth was a senior vice president with Hill + Knowlton Strategies and a managing director at Public Strategies.

Previously, Elisabeth worked as a communications and grassroots-organizing consultant for clients nationwide. Her first jobs included field, fundraising and press positions on political campaigns and working as a Legislative Aide for then-Representative Debbie Stabenow on Capitol Hill.

She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in American Studies. Elisabeth is also a graduate of the Leadership Texas program and is a board member of the Texas Humane Legislation Network.