Elisabeth Doherty

About Elisabeth Doherty

Passionate and dynamic leader with 16+ years of national marketing and branding strategy, award-winning creative campaign development and omni-channel implementation with a focus on digital marketing innovation - deep experience in mission-driven and healthcare industries. I lead through collaboration, openness and humor - we achieve results, pursue creative excellence, and have fun while doing it. Passionate equity leader, promoting queer safe spaces, fostering allyship and learning - prioritizing the stories that aren\'t always told.Transparent leader | Partnership driver | Team unifier | Relationship builder | Creative visionary | Strategic problem solver

Experience

1. Senior Director, Marketing and Communications

   Mercy Housing

   Dec 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Responsible for leading national brand strategy, storytelling, and integrated communications to elevate Mercy Housing’s visibility and impact, while ensuring the brand authentically reflects the dignity, resilience and lived experiences of the residents and communities we serve.Oversee enterprise-wide marketing and communications across digital, social, print, and owned channels - setting editorial direction, message architecture, and audience strategies that support fundraising, advocacy, real estate development, and community programs and engagement. Drive the development of impactful storytelling, compelling campaigns, and innovative approaches that grow and engage audiences, strengthen brand awareness and position Mercy Housing as a leader in affordable housing and community development.Partner closely with regional teams to align national strategy with regional relevance and business goals.

Education

• Willamette University

  B.A., Politics, Rhetoric and Media Studies

• University of Denver - Daniels College of Business

  MBA & MS, Integrated Marketing Strategy