Hi, I'm Liz Arnold - Political Partner at Truman National Security Project
I'm passionate about empowering leaders and building impactful programs that foster growth and community. I thrive in environments where I can design innovative educational experiences and guide professionals through transformative career journeys.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led technical hiring and educational programs at Google, a top-tier tech company.
Currently faculty in Civic Impact and an executive coach for career transitions.
Can help others by designing impactful programs and coaching career pivots into tech.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Top-Tier Institutions
Began career at McKinsey and Ogilvy, then moved into higher education leadership at Harvard and MIT.
✦ McKinsey
✦ Ogilvy
✦ Harvard Kennedy School
✦ MIT UPOP
Tech and Startup Acumen
Transitioned to the tech industry, leading hiring and educational programs at Google and Endeca (acquired by Oracle).
✦ Endeca
✦ Oracle
✦ Tech Hiring
Career Coaching and Entrepreneurship
Focused on career pivots into tech and startups, founding a coaching firm and leading initiatives at Cornell Johnson.
✦ Cornell Johnson
✦ Digital Orchards
✦ Career Coaching
✦ Startup Pivots
Civic Impact and Academia
Currently a faculty member focused on Civic Impact, serving as a Political Partner, and engaging in community leadership.
✦ Syracuse University
✦ Truman Project
✦ Civic Engagement
✦ Faculty
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Program Architect
Designing and leading high-impact educational and career development initiatives.
✦ Developed technical hiring and educational programs at Google.
✦ Built professional development programs at Cornell Johnson.
✦ Managed leadership fellowship programs at Harvard Kennedy School.
Catalyst for Career Transitions
Empowering high-achieving professionals to pivot into competitive tech and startup roles.
✦ Served as Chief Career Officer for a tech career coaching firm.
✦ Coached MBA students in career exploration and job search strategy.
✦ Designed programs connecting students with industry opportunities.
Community and Civic Engagement Leader
Fostering growth and connection through community impact and public service.
✦ Currently a Political Partner with the Truman Project since 2012.
✦ Faculty in Civic Impact and a TEDx speaker.
✦ Serves on multiple boards focused on community and arts.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators and leaders in civic tech and social impact.
✦ Exploring collaborations for new community-focused educational programs.
✦ Finding partners to amplify work in sustainable development and public service.
I can help with
✦ Provide executive coaching for career advancement and leadership development.
✦ Design and implement impactful professional development programs.
✦ Offer strategic guidance on community engagement and partnership building.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify emerging trends in public-private partnerships.
✦ Connect with potential collaborators for civic innovation projects.
✦ Share insights on impactful strategies for community resilience.