Elise Mitchell
InvestorStrategic Advisor at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
About
Elise Mitchell is a three-time founder and CEO with over 25 years of experience in leadership and business advisory. She founded Mitchell Communications Group, a top 10 fastest-growing PR firm that achieved more than 500% growth in five years before its strategic sale to Dentsu, Inc., and subsequently launched Velocity Collective, an executive coaching and business consultancy. Mitchell currently chairs TIGER 21, serves as an independent board director, and advises business owners on growth and organizational challenges; she is also an author, keynote speaker, and adjunct professor at Syracuse University's Newhouse School.
Experience
- TIGER 21Chaircurrent2022 — presentNashville, TN
- EliseMitchell.com and Velocity Collective LLCFounder and Principalcurrent2018 — presentGreater Nashville Area, TN
- Nashville Entrepreneur CenterBoard Membercurrent2026 — presentNashville, TN
- Endeavor | HeartlandFounding Chair, Board Of Directorscurrent2019 — presentFayetteville, Arkansas, United States
- Abilene Christian UniversityBoard Membercurrent2015 — present
- Arvest BankBoard Member2005 — 2021Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
- MitchellChairman2018 — 2019Fayetteville, Arkansas Area
- MitchellFounder and Chief Executive Officer1995 — 2017Fayetteville, Arkansas Area
- Dentsu Aegis NetworkCEO, Dentsu Aegis Public Relations Network2013 — 2019Greater New York City Area
- International Communications Consultancy OrganisationPresident2017 — 2019London, United Kingdom
- Executive Communications ConsultantsFounder and Co-Owner2000 — 2008
- Promus Hotel CorporationDirector1993 — 1995
- Sossaman Bateman McCuddy AdvertisingVice President Public Relations and Promotions1990 — 1993
- Walker & AssociatesAssistant Director, Public Relations1989 — 1990
- Mud IslandPublic Relations Director1987 — 1989
- Dye, Van Mol & LawrenceAccount Executive1983 — 1987
Education
- The Aspen InstituteExecutive Education, Leadership2019
- Harvard Business SchoolExecutive Education, Leadership2011
- The Tuck School of Business at DartmouthExecutive Education, Business2009
- University of MemphisM.A., Journalism1988 — 1991
- Abilene Christian UniversityB.A., Mass Communications1979 — 1983
Skills & more
Board LevelConsulting1Conference SpeakingLeadership assessment1360 Feedback1Succession PlanningFinancial ServicesFinancial Management1Management ConsultingWealth Preservation Planning1Strategic Communications99Public Relations99
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Corporate CommunicationsCrisis CommunicationsSocial MediaMarketingMedia RelationsEntrepreneurshipMarketing CommunicationsSocial Media MarketingTalent mangementFacilitationLeadershipStrategy- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) — International Coaching Federation
- Hogan 360 — Peter Berry Consultancy
- NACD Directorship Certification® — NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC) — International Coaching Federation
- Results Certified Coach — NeuroLeadership Institute
- College of Fellows, PRSA — Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Accredited in Public Relations — Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
From Elise's professional profile.
Colleagues at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Alex Cummings
Analyst at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Alex Smith
Vice President at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Beckey Mwaba
Executive Assistant at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Bob Arvin
Strategic Advisor at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Chris Ladd
Partner at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Chris Sultemeier
Operating Partner at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Clete Brewer
Managing Partner at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Dave Finnegan
Strategic Advisor at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Elise Mitchell work?
- Elise Mitchell is Strategic Advisor at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC.
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Also attended Abilene Christian University3
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Also worked at Abilene Christian University1
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