“Striving to make a positive difference through innovative policy solutions drives my motivation to impact our communities.”
Elizabeth Paul
director of public affairs
Elizabeth engages with clients and business leaders to bridge solutions for issues facing our communities. Originally from Decatur, Ala., Elizabeth graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in political science before beginning her career on the Hill in Washington, D.C. With more than 14 years of experience working in government affairs, Elizabeth brings a unique policy lens to the Peritus team. In her prior roles, Elizabeth managed a political action committee, executed fundraising strategies for political and nonprofit clients, coordinated and managed the governmental affairs practice group for a major K Street law firm, and advocated for policies to promote economic development in Birmingham and across the state. Elizabeth is a graduate of Auburn University’s Government and Economic Development Institute’s Intensive Economic Development Training Course and was selected to serve as a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Business Leads Fellow. Elizabeth currently serves on the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama’s Roundtable, a civic and business leadership group that studies government policy, engages with public officials and contributes to informed solutions that support Alabama’s future.
SPECIALTY
public affairs, stakeholder engagement, issue advocacy
EXPERIENCE
Innovate Alabama, Cover Alabama, gener8tor, JBS Mental Health Authority
PASSIONS
reading, sour beers, coffee, traveling, boating, fishing, waterskiing, South Carolina Gamecocks
PRESENTATION TOPICS
Alabama Government 101, Advocacy and Public Affairs
FAVORITE PODCAST & PERITUS BOOK CLUB READ
Podcast: Gravy
Book Club Read: The Official U.S. Civil Rights Trail: What Happened Here Changed the World by Lee Sentell