Elyse, a proud Cincinnati native of Avondale and alumna of Walnut Hills High School, is a dynamic entrepreneur and advocate for education. With a background in engineering and technology, she seamlessly transitioned from corporate roles at Texas Instruments to entrepreneurship, founding SELEBRIAN™ Strategic Technical Marketing and Consulting in 2001.

Elyse holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Consumer Marketing Management. She has dedicated well over 30 years to serving her community through her work in education, activism, and leadership in various organizations. As the former Strategic Director of Marketing and Communications at Cincinnati Public Schools, she led the implementation of the first-ever community engagement events following the pandemic, significantly boosting community involvement and enrollment. In her role as the Midwest Regional Alumni Director of North Carolina A&T State University, she was instrumental in strengthening alumni connections and support. Elyse is a proud cohort of School Board School, where she leveraged her expertise in networking to bring out the best in preparing for School Board Leadership.

Currently, as the Ohio Deputy Program Director of Red Wine and Blue, Elyse continues to make impactful strides in her commitment to empowering others. Elyse works to amplify the voice of all women with emphasis on the black woman.  She is a devoted wife, mother, and activist, passionately creating pathways for success and bridging urban and suburban educational needs with innovative solutions and social activism.  Her why is helping others take off limitations, moving beyond mediocrity to live a quality life.