Elisa is a second generation Horned Frog and earned her undergraduate degree from TCU in FTVDM and Advertising/Public Relations. After working as a freelance copywriting, business reporter, and marketing/PR strategist for several years, Elisa joined the Kearley team in 2003 as copywriter and agency strategist. She became agency Vice President in 2008, and took over as President in 2010 when the agency founder retired.

In 2020, bored (and a bit stir crazy) during the COVID lockdowns, Elisa entered the TCU StratComm Graduate program in August of 2020. She earned her graduate degree in December of 2022. Her thesis is on Credit Unions and Corporate Purpose.

Today, Elisa is the owner and agency Principal of Kearley & Company – a full-service marketing and branding firm serving clients in the financial and healthcare industries across the country.