Elizabeth Swails

Elizabeth is a 5th generation Greenvillian who grew up hearing stories of the Upstate’s transformation. She graduated from Wofford College with a bachelor’s in English, from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master’s in English, and from the University of Georgia with a PhD in English. For 10+ years, Elizabeth taught English composition and literature courses at all three schools, served as a writing consultant, and worked as a communications specialist. At Upstate Forever, she assists with marketing, communications, and advocacy strategies and initiatives.

When away from the office, Elizabeth can be found going on “bug hunts” in local nature preserves with her husband and young son, cultivating her urban garden with her dog and cat companions, and binging all the good TV shows she can find.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy - PhD University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences (2014 — 2020)
• Master of Arts - MA University of North Carolina Wilmington (2009 — 2011)
• Bachelor of Arts - BA Wofford College (2004 — 2008)

Companies

• Communications Coordinator Upstate Forever (2022)
• Admissions Essay Coach College Transitions, LLC (2019)
• Adjunct Professor Wofford College (2020 — 2022)
• Writing Consultant, Accounting University of Georgia - Terry College of Business (2020 — 2022)
• Freelance Writer EnVeritas Group (EVG) (2020 — 2022)
• Writing Consultant, Writing Center The University of Georgia (2018 — 2019)
• English Instructor The University of Georgia (2014 — 2018)
• English Instructor University of North Carolina Wilmington (2010 — 2014)
• Office Manager and Writing Tutor The Citadel (2008 — 2009)