Elise Granata
About Elise Granata
Elise Granata is a Senior Community Coordinator at IDEO's Play Lab, where she designs community engagement strategies. She has previously held various roles in community management and digital strategy, including positions at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History and HeadCount Org.
Work at IDEO
Elise Granata holds the position of Senior Community Coordinator at IDEO's Play Lab since 2022. In this role, she focuses on designing experiences and community engagement strategies. Her work contributes to the development of innovative approaches that enhance community interaction and participation within the Play Lab.
Previous Experience at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Elise Granata has extensive experience at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, where she worked in various roles from 2013 to 2019. She served as the Community Engagement and Marketing Associate, Marketing & Engagement Coordinator, Community Manager, and Brand & Community Experience Manager. During her tenure, she built the storytelling strategy from the ground up and strengthened membership acquisitions and renewals.
Digital Strategy at HeadCount Org
From 2019 to 2021, Elise Granata worked as the Director of Digital Strategy at HeadCount Org in New York, NY. In this capacity, she mobilized young voters through digital campaigns during the 2020 Election Cycle, focusing on increasing engagement and participation among younger demographics.
Educational Background
Elise Granata studied at Purchase College, SUNY, from 2009 to 2013. She completed her degree over four years, gaining foundational knowledge and skills that have supported her career in community engagement and digital strategy.
Early Career and Internships
Elise Granata began her career with various internships and roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an SEO/SEM Intern at PerkinElmer in 2012, a Digital Intern at Topshelf Records from 2011 to 2012, and held multiple positions at Purchase College, including Nutcracker Assistant Children's Coordinator and General Programming Coordinator.