Elizabeth Sands

About Elizabeth Sands

Clarity, confidence, and heart define every interaction—whether crafting strategic…

Experience

1. Director of Marketing and Communicaitons

   Jesuit High Sacramento

   Jan 2019 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   As Director, I serve as the steward of Jesuit’s brand—responsible for all aspects of marketing and communications across internal and external audiences. I’m passionate about advancing Jesuit’s mission through thoughtful leadership, creative execution, and a deep commitment to excellence.I launched and built a refreshed visual identity and brand voice that resonates with current families, alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader community. This rebranding effort elevated our image and reinforced our mission-driven messaging. Under my leadership, we expanded our digital marketing footprint by over 400% across all social media platforms, embracing data-driven strategies and predictive analytics to position Jesuit as a leader in private Catholic education marketing. I introduced new marketing concepts grounded in strategic forecasting, ensuring our outreach remains relevant, compelling, and future-focused. As the Public Information Officer (PIO), I oversee media relations and provide leadership in media training to share our story with confidence, while championing strategic messaging across all departments and events to ensure consistency and impact.With a talented team, I oversee all communications, marketing, media, online strategies, branding, public relations, and vendor relationships. From producing publications and digital content to managing media buys and web strategy, as well as managing all brand use across apparel, campus displays, and more— I ensure that every touchpoint reflects Jesuit’s excellence in academics, athletics, and culture.Above all, I play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing a unified, strategic marketing and communications plan that advances Jesuit’s mission and deepens its impact—on campus and beyond with faith, spirit, and energy. Go, Big Red!

Education

• Michigan State University

  Arts, Business and Journalism

• California State University-Sacramento

  Bachelor of Arts Degrees

Skills

• Resource Development
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Publications
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sage Act! Contact Manager
• Constitutional Law
• Customer Service
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Advertising
• Youth Mentoring
• Event Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Team Building
• Trade Shows
• Public Speaking
• Parliamentary Procedure
• Quarkxpress
• Budgeting
• Medical Terminology
• Marketing
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Proposal Writing
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Newsletters
• Donor Communication
• Marketing Communications
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship