Elizabeth Dobrska

Director of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement at Commonwealth - Social Innovator

Elizabeth Dobrska is a Senior Director at Commonwealth, where she focuses on scaling the organization's impact through strategic partnerships and engagement.1 2 Her role involves developing meaningful alliances and collaborations with key stakeholders to drive social change through innovation and entrepreneurship.1

Professional Background

Elizabeth has over eight years of experience working at the intersection of startups, venture capital, and social impact.1 Her career highlights include:

Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships at a Shark Tank-backed consumer startup
Executive Director of a social impact organization focused on funding experimental startup nonprofits
Director of Marketing at a venture capital fund4

Expertise and Skills

Elizabeth's areas of expertise include:

Strategic partnerships
Community engagement
Marketing and brand building
Program management
Cross-sector collaboration
Social innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Mount Holyoke College1
CORe Credential of Readiness from Harvard Business School Online (2020-2021)3
Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online (May 2021)3

Additional Involvement

Outside of her work at Commonwealth, Elizabeth:

Is active in the startup community, helping startups from Central and Eastern Europe enter the US market1
Serves on advisory boards for organizations such as King Boston and Now + There1
Is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers4
Participates in the Boston Foundation's Innovation Leadership Council4

Elizabeth Dobrska is known for her passion for driving social change through innovation and her extensive experience in cross-sector partnership development, making her a valuable asset to Commonwealth's mission of creating a more equitable and prosperous financial system.1 2