Elizabeth (Liz) Boylan
Communications Manager at The Vilcek Foundation- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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The Vilcek Foundation
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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Sep 2019 - Present
• Manages internal and external communications for the Vilcek Foundation regarding programs, grants, and exhibitions• Facilitates project and grant development across multiple departments• Coordinates press outreach and news releases on all foundation activities • Manages internal and external communications for the Vilcek Foundation regarding programs, grants, and exhibitions• Facilitates project and grant development across multiple departments• Coordinates press outreach and news releases on all foundation activities
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Columbia Law School
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Associate Director, Center for Gender & Sexuality Law
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2019
• Programming: Develops and initiates programs on current topics in gender, sexuality, and society to supplement the Law School curriculum and Center projects; Facilitates all aspects of center programming, including panel discussions, symposia, colloquia, lectures, and workshops for legal scholars, policymakers, and Columbia Law School students and alumni• Research and Analysis: Publishes original articles on contemporary topics in law, policy and social justice relating to gender justice, women’s rights and LGBTQ rights for the Center’s blog: http://blogs.law.columbia.edu/genderandsexualitylawblog/• Communications: Designs and implements strategic communications plans for publication of press releases, legal filings in court cases, and research reports on cutting-edge issues in LGBTQI, reproductive justice, and health care advocacy; Writes content for all modes of public interface managed by the Center and its projects, including website content, digital newsletters, social media posts and campaigns, and direct mailings • Community Architect: Campaigns and organizes with student groups, local grassroots organizations and networks, and diverse constituent groups throughout the city to expand the Center’s reach and community base.• Budget: Manages the Center’s budgets totaling $1 million annually, and coordinates grant applications, renewals, and budget timelines
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Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Program Director, Tow Center for Digital Journalism
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2015
• Project Management: Managed the Journalism After Snowden Program, coordinating details and project components for curricular offerings, panels and expert workshops, and public-facing programming, and publications• Conference Organization: Organized a successful conference event with a keynote panel of editors from The New York Times, The Washington Post and Politico regarding national security and surveillance for over 400 people at the Newseum in Washington, DC• Grants: Prepared grant applications, and provided regular written and fiscal reports to funders; in December 2014 was awarded a $3 million grant from the Knight Foundation for the Tow Center• Budget: Oversaw research and administrative budgets totaling $2 million annually, and managed project workflow calendars for 12 research projects staffed by 28 research fellows
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Columbia Law School
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Center Coordinator | Assistant Editor | Faculty Assistant
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Feb 2008 - Jun 2014
• Programming: Facilitated all aspects of Center programming, including production of advertising and program materials and coordinating catering, event staffing, audio-visual support, and administrative support for all events• Team Supervision: Supervised a group of 8 students in the development of programming and events for the Columbia International Arbitration Association, including Columbia Arbitration Day, an annual conference for 200 people• Editorial and Archiving: Assistant Editor for the American Journal of International Law, maintaining records of all submissions, and corresponded with managing editors and editorial staff on a daily basis• Research: Performed research and administrative duties for multiple faculty members and managed the production and online publication of course materials to students for multiple lectures, classes, and seminars per semester
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College Art Association
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United States
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Fine Art
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1 - 100 Employee
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Membership and Development Intern
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Dec 2007 - Mar 2008
• Development Assistance: Updated and serviced database files on all institutional and private members for the membership and development teams• Campaign Outreach: Produced files for the development team on targeted member interests for mailing initiatives • Development Assistance: Updated and serviced database files on all institutional and private members for the membership and development teams• Campaign Outreach: Produced files for the development team on targeted member interests for mailing initiatives
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Assistant Director
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Jun 2007 - Oct 2007
• Logistics: Directed logistics for the transport and installation of art for exhibitions in the gallery and at international art fairs• Archival Management: Managed the gallery’s off-site collection holdings• Production: Liaised with photographers, contributing authors, editors and printers to coordinate the publication of exhibition catalogues and monographs• Sales: Assisted with sales, setting up invoicing and payments, and coordinating shipment and installation of works to private homes• Developed folios of authentication documents, custom forms, and photographs for works of art in the gallery’s collection
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Assistant Director of Internet Sales
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Jun 2004 - Jan 2007
• Records Management: Maintained consignment records for art and antiques loaned to galleries and auction houses worldwide• Database Development: Created a filing system to catalog and maintain records on over 10,000 pieces of merchandise• Web Design: Designed and launched a website cataloging prominent items from the gallery’s collection • Records Management: Maintained consignment records for art and antiques loaned to galleries and auction houses worldwide• Database Development: Created a filing system to catalog and maintain records on over 10,000 pieces of merchandise• Web Design: Designed and launched a website cataloging prominent items from the gallery’s collection
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Education
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Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Executive Master of Public Administration -
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science (MS), Landscape Design -
Marymount College of Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Visual Arts and Art History, Art Education -
South Side High School
New York State Regents Diploma; International Baccalaureate Certificate Recipient