Elizabeth Hawes joined Project Hope Foundation, a nonprofit that works to provide a lifespan of services to the autism community, as human resources manager.
She has more than 20 years of combined experience in the human services and HR industries, as well as advanced degrees in psychology, child and adolescent development, and human resources management.
Hawes has worked for both government and private nonprofits, done case management for adults in psychosocial rehabilitation programs, and served as a deputy director in child welfare services.
She is a graduate of USC Upstate and Capella University.