Executive Director

ELIZABETH M. WILSON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION

Elizabeth M. Wilson is the executive director of the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), a national leader in brain tumor research, education and support, founded in 1973.

Wilson is an accomplished marketing communications professional with a successful track record in integrating business and strategic planning, institutional positioning, reputation management, constituent relations and global communications to advance the causes of mission-driven organizations.

Prior to joining ABTA in June 2008, Wilson served as executive director, Communications and Public Affairs, for the National Safety Council (NSC). As a member of the senior management team, Wilson led NSC efforts to redirect brand strategy to expand awareness and influence of the Council, its mission and its initiatives.  

Prior to NSC, Wilson was national director of public relations for the Alzheimer’s Association.  Wilson’s global marketing communications strategy for the Association’s 2002 international scientific research conference in Stockholm generated unprecedented interest in and awareness of the disease and of the need for increased research funding. 

Wilson’s corporate and nonprofit health and medical management experience also includes senior management positions at Loyola University Chicago, American Hospital Association and Edelman Public Relations.  

A resident of Woodridge, Ill., Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University and a Graduate Management Certificate from Loyola University Chicago’s Graduate School of Business.