Elizabeth Triece
Elizabeth Triece is a driven and accomplished professional currently serving as Executive Assistant to the President of Alumni Affairs & Development at Harvard University. In this role, she provides high-level executive and organizational support, helping to streamline operations and advance the university’s strategic alumni and development initiatives. Prior to this appointment, she served as Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Alumni Affairs & Development, where her reliability, professionalism, and collaborative spirit earned her strong recognition from senior leadership.
Elizabeth’s career reflects a blend of public service, higher education, and communications. She previously worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where she contributed to national and state-level immunization programs, including pandemic and public health responses. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable federal experience as an intern with the White House Internship Program, the U.S. Department of State, and NASA’s Office of Communications and Marketing. She also worked in media strategy as a Planning Associate with MediaCom on the Dell Computers account.
A proud alumna of Stetson University, Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management/Business Systems and Analytics and was honored as the university’s youngest recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award in 2021. She is currently pursuing her Master of Liberal Arts in Management at the Harvard University School of Continuing Education, where she maintains a strong academic record. Her leadership extends beyond her professional career into volunteer service, having co-founded and led Shadeland/Spring Hill Community Outreach, which provides tutoring, mentorship, and resources for underserved youth.
• Project Management Professional - 2018
• Stetson University - BBA
• Harvard University - MLA
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a combination of education, experiences, and the opportunities I sought out along the way. After earning my undergraduate degree in 2019, I was fortunate to hold internships at the White House, the U.S. Trade Representative, NASA, and the State Department. Those experiences opened doors and shaped my perspective, leading me to roles at MediaCom and later at the CDC. Today, I serve as an executive assistant at Harvard University, and I carry forward all of those lessons with me every day.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to take risks and never be discouraged by rejection. Every “no” I received eventually guided me to a better “yes.” It’s important to keep pushing forward, especially in leadership roles, even in male-dominated spaces. Courage, persistence, and confidence are what pave the way.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the greatest challenges I’ve faced in my industry is navigating environments that are still largely male-dominated and where resources can feel limited. It takes determination to advocate for yourself and to carve out space for your voice to be heard. These challenges, though frustrating at times, have strengthened my resilience and sharpened my focus on what matters most.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
What I value most, both personally and professionally, are relationships—whether with family, friends, colleagues, or my broader community. Giving back is also a core part of who I am. That’s why I volunteer as a firefighter: it’s a way to contribute meaningfully and stand alongside others in service. At the end of the day, it’s those connections and that sense of purpose that keep me grounded.
Locations
Harvard University
Garden City, NY 11530