Elizabeth Stevens

Elizabeth Stevens, Westcliff University

Vice President of Human Resources

Elizabeth Stevens is a dynamic Human Resources leader and business partner with a passion for cultivating healthy, fun, and productive workplace cultures. With extensive experience in start-ups and established organizations, Elizabeth brings a collaborative, imaginative, and goal-focused approach to solving business challenges and supporting both internal and external clients.

Throughout her career, Elizabeth has demonstrated exceptional leadership and results-driven expertise. She successfully developed and implemented HR policies, procedures, and processes for three start-up ventures, significantly reducing turnover rates by over 10% in a single year and decreasing workers’ compensation claims by 30%. Her strategic initiatives have also led to substantial cost savings, including a 30% reduction in annual health insurance premiums.

As a co-founder of a medical equipment service company, Elizabeth played a pivotal role in growing the team to 75 employees and achieving over $10 million in sales, culminating in a successful sale of the business for seven times EBITDA. She excels in handling complex employee relations issues, talent acquisition, and leadership development, and her strong interpersonal and organizational skills have earned her a reputation for galvanizing employee support and driving project success.

Elizabeth specializes in all facets of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, training, and safety, as well as sales, marketing, and team management.