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Lizette Downey
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Hired in October 2023 as the marketing manager for the Don Wood Foundation, Lizette was promoted to director of strategic communications in August 2024. She oversees strategic messaging and communications for the DWF, marketing, communications, and public relations for the organization. Lizette focuses largely on promoting the progress and accomplishments of Don Wood Foundation grantees from Allen and the surrounding 11 counties.
Her most recent role as the chief communications officer for Northwest Allen County Schools gave her insight into the K-12 education environment. Lizette managed day-to-day internal and external communications, media relations, the district’s website, and social media. Before NACS, Lizette worked for more than 10 years for Lutheran Health Network. She also worked in public service as a public information officer in the Mayor’s Office for the City of Fort Wayne.
Lizette earned her M.A. degree in speech communication from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She completed her B.A. degree in public and interpersonal communication from Purdue University Fort Wayne, after two years studying public relations and journalism at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind. Active in supporting the arts community, Downey has served on the board of directors for Artlink, chairing the marketing committee.
Her most recent role as the chief communications officer for Northwest Allen County Schools gave her insight into the K-12 education environment. Lizette managed day-to-day internal and external communications, media relations, the district’s website, and social media. Before NACS, Lizette worked for more than 10 years for Lutheran Health Network. She also worked in public service as a public information officer in the Mayor’s Office for the City of Fort Wayne.
Lizette earned her M.A. degree in speech communication from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She completed her B.A. degree in public and interpersonal communication from Purdue University Fort Wayne, after two years studying public relations and journalism at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind. Active in supporting the arts community, Downey has served on the board of directors for Artlink, chairing the marketing committee.
“I am delighted and humbled to join such a dedicated team who empowers me to positively impact our grantees and the communities we serve.”
CliftonStrengths:
1. Woo
2. Positivity
3. Connectedness
4. Communication
5. Harmony
1. Woo
2. Positivity
3. Connectedness
4. Communication
5. Harmony
Quick facts about Lizette
1. Lizette grew up with Quarter horses.
2. Lizette ran her first half marathon 5 1/2 months pregnant.
3. If money were not a factor, Lizette would choose to be an artist or a yoga instructor, maybe both.
2. Lizette ran her first half marathon 5 1/2 months pregnant.
3. If money were not a factor, Lizette would choose to be an artist or a yoga instructor, maybe both.
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