Trish Gillis

About Trish Gillis

Purpose-driven leader with deep expertise in community investment strategy, employee engagement programs, and integrated promotional campaigns that deliver measurable social impact. I combine strategic thinking with operational excellence to align corporate citizenship with community needs and drive engagement across global teams.Core Strengths & Focus Areas:Program Oversight & Compliance: Budget management, monthly reconciliation, volunteer guidelines, and hour tracking.Employee Engagement Leadership: Architect and manage flagship programs (Serve with Liberty, Volunteer with Liberty), engaging employees in 20+ countries and driving recognition through mini-grant initiatives and the Torchbearers 100 Club.Promotion & Content Strategy: Lead redesign and activation of Torchbearer Champions program; develop and execute content for external platforms (LMG.com) and internal channels (myLiberty Torchbearers pages); manage community channels and volunteer spotlights.Purpose Activation: Project lead for Liberty’s Purpose and Impact Report, elevating visibility of philanthropic commitments and positioning Liberty Mutual as a best-in-class corporate citizen.Event Strategy & CSR Convenings: Deliver high-impact convenings and community events that strengthen nonprofit partnerships and engage senior leadership.Future-Focused Growth: Expanding ESG expertise and leveraging AI for operational efficiency and strategic insights.

Experience

1. Liberty Mutual Foundation Director, Community Investments

   Liberty Mutual Insurance

   Mar 2022 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Lead Liberty Mutual’s employee engagement and community investment strategy as a member of the Community Investments\' Operations team, driving initiatives that connect thousands of employees with nonprofit organizations. My work blends operational excellence with purpose-driven leadership to deliver measurable impact across global communities.• Global Employee EngagementOversee Serve with Liberty and Volunteer with Liberty, engaging employees in 20+ countries. Stepped in to resolve operational challenges, streamline project uploads, and ensure successful execution of the Torchbearers 100 Club and other recognition programs.• Community Convenings & EventsLead planning and execution of high-impact convenings, navigating complex logistics and stakeholder priorities. Delivered events that doubled expected attendance and received outstanding feedback, reinforcing Liberty’s reputation as a best-in-class corporate citizen.• Torchbearer Champions ProgramLead design, recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of Torchbearer Champions — a network of employee ambassadors who promote community involvement locally.• Budget Optimization & ROIManage the Liberty Torchbearers promotions budget to maximize return on investment and elevate awareness of employee engagement opportunities. Led vendor negotiations and implemented creative cost-saving solutions, including reducing storage costs and optimizing premium distribution.• Purpose Activation Spearhead Liberty’s Community Investments contribution to the annual Purpose and Impact Report, streamlining collaboration and elevating visibility of philanthropic commitments.

Education

• School of the Museum of Fine Arts

  Certificate, Graphic Design

  2003 — 2005

• Salem State University

  BS, Communications; Art

  1988 — 1991

• Boston College Carroll School of Management

  Certificate, Corporate Citizenship Management

  2017 — 2017

Skills

• Web Design
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Crm
• Creative Direction
• Hubspot Software
• Direct Mail
• Digital Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Leadership
• Inbound Marketing
• Event Planning
• Indesign
• Brand Development
• B2c
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• B2b
• Promotions
• Corporate Communications
• Wordpress
• Email Marketing
• Community Management
• Graphic Design
• Strategy
• Web Design with Wordpress
• Management
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social Media Marketing
• Promotional Marketing
• Advertising
• Event Marketing
• Marketing