Elizabeth Ladner

About Elizabeth Ladner

Helping startups and small businesses launch, grow, and thrive through strategy, design, and personalized support.As the founder of Let’s Create Consulting, I work directly with entrepreneurs and small business owners to bring clarity to their ideas and momentum to their goals. Whether you\'re just starting out or looking to refresh and scale, I provide tailored business consulting, web design, branding, marketing, and digital strategy to help your vision take shape and grow sustainably.\"Let’s level-up — together\"Specialties: Business Strategy · Web Design · Branding · Start-ups · Client Experience · Digital Marketing · Project Management · Social Media Strategy · Outreach & Engagement · Grant Writing

Experience

1. Rural Business Advisor

   Central Va Small Business Development Center Cvsbdc

   Jun 2025 — Present · Charlottesville, VA, US

Education

• University of Virginia

  Ph.D. (terminal ABD), American History

  2006 — 2013

• University of Virginia

  Masters of Arts, American History

  2005 — 2006

• Duke University

  A.B., Major: History; Minors: Spanish, Political Science

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Editing
• Grant Writing
• Teaching
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Qualitative Research
• Public Speaking
• Higher Education
• Html
• Microsoft Office
• History
• Nonprofits
• American History
• Policy Analysis
• University Teaching
• Fundraising
• International Relations
• Research
• Public Policy