Elisa Olsen joined the City of Corpus Christi as Director of Communications on September 9, 2024. She oversees several divisions, including Public Information, Marketing, Multimedia, Community Engagement and the City 311 Call Center.
Elisa has over 25 years of experience in communications and public relations, specializing in brand marketing, institutional, executive and emergency communications, and web and digital strategy.
She previously served as the Chief Marketing Officer for the Lone Star College System, a Texas community college system serving over 80,000 students across 20 campuses.
Elisa was Assistant Vice President of College Relations for the University of Houston–Downtown, where she led emergency communications through multiple national weather disasters and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Elisa holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Houston and a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from Sam Houston State University.
As Director of Communications, she looks forward to strengthening the City's communication strategies and building a positive relationship with the community.