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Elizabeth Battiste
Public Affairs Director | UFCW Local 7
Elizabeth Battiste is the Public Affairs Director at UFCW Local 7, a position she has held since May 2024.14 She is a skilled, national award-winning public relations and affairs professional with over 12 years of experience in various fields, including labor unions, democracy reform campaigns, issue advocacy, and government relations.13
Professional Background
Battiste's expertise spans multiple areas:
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Labor Unions: Her current role at UFCW Local 7, the largest private-sector union in Colorado and Wyoming, involves representing 23,000 members working in retail, food processing, cannabis, cosmetology, and other industries.1
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Democracy Reform: She has worked on campaigns to amend state constitutions, including efforts to end partisan gerrymandering in Michigan.1
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Communications: Battiste has experience in setting up internal and external ballot campaign communications infrastructures, building targeted media firms, and enhancing the online presence of organizations and public figures.1
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Advocacy: Her work includes sexual violence prevention and awareness, mental health advocacy, and various issue-based campaigns.1
Achievements and Skills
Elizabeth Battiste's notable accomplishments include:
- Helping to generate significant media coverage for campaigns, including training spokespeople and securing coverage in major national outlets.1
- Managing research and polling processes to guide message strategy for media efforts.1
- Consulting on fundraising for advocacy, political, and nonprofit causes, helping to secure over $15 million in funding.1
- Collaborating with corporate entities to align giving strategies with public relations and policy goals.1
Her skills encompass public relations, campaign strategy, organizational management, and internal communications. She is adept at developing written materials such as press releases, op-eds, and fact sheets.1
In her current role at UFCW Local 7, Battiste has been involved in addressing labor issues, including condemning alleged abuses of immigrant workers by major corporations in the food industry.2
