Elizabeth A. Forney
State College
Summary
Dedicated professional with 25 years of experience in advising and mentoring college students within nonprofit campus environments. Expertise includes 2 years experience in Leader Development, 7 years experience in Life and Clifton Strengths Coaching. Proven ability to foster collaborative relationships and enhance student engagement. Committed to continuous learning and improving systems to support student success. Focused on empowering individuals to contribute to a greater community.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LEADER DEVELOPMENT
Navigators
Colorado Springs
05.2024 - Current
- Servant team leader over higher level staff
- Implementation of confidential multi-rater feedback assessment to promote development and growth as a leader in honor and integrity
- Skill in data collection regarding Clifton Strengths Coaching of Individuals
- Cultivated strong relationships within team dynamics to improve performance
- Creating in collaboration Clifton Strengths Coach Training Course
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE
Navigators
Colorado Springs
01.2007 - 2024
- Delivered structure and leadership for Navigators staff campus ministry through leadership development training.
- Planned, implemented, and enhanced student leadership programs as organizational lead.
- Conducted weekly mentoring sessions with students, addressing relationship building, coursework, and time management.
- Facilitated life coaching opportunities, supporting students in achieving personal goals and clarifying decision-making processes.
ASSOCIATE CAMPUS DIRECTOR
Penn State University
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with Campus Director to create and implement vision alongside student leadership programs. Directed and trained student small group leaders in building student cohesion, student community, and emotionally safe environments.
- Presenter at large weekly student gathering sessions.
- Mentor and mediator for students addressing internal conflicts among students.
- Service Trip Project Coordinator. Collaborated in the design, development, and implementation of Spring Break service work trips for 120 students. Created vision for developing student servant hearts for those serviced during work trips.
- Designed, developed, and implemented national and local training curriculum for annual onboarding of Navigator intern staff.
- Leader and trainer for Navigator summer training program at Colorado Springs, CO. Navigator headquarters.
- As Assistant Director, created student led teams for summer eight (8) week program.
- Mentored student leaders weekly; guided and directed them through leadership experiences.
- Leader and trainer for Navigator summer training program at Burlington, VT.
- As Assistant Director, created program vision and structure.
- Designed a weekly schedule for the eight (8) week program serving > 50 students.
- Mentored student leaders weekly.
- Created biannual newsletter to communicate with stakeholders.
STAFF IN TRAINING
University of California - San Diego
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Led small student groups; supported the build of student cohesion and on-campus community nationally and internationally.
- Mentored and developed students in their lives including time management, Emotional IQ, how to collaborate with others, and how lead in working through conflict.
- Grew in large group speaking opportunities.
- Germany (June-July 2002): Team Leader oversaw four (4) Penn State students throughout summer program which included visiting numerous German Universities; immersed in country and local university culture; and shared German faith experiences.
EDGE CORPS STAFF INTERN
Florida State University
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Staff in training for small group leadership and 1:1 mentoring including communication and presentation skills.
- Co-lead small groups in collaboration with students.
- Supported event planning and execution.
- Initiated newsletter writing communications.
- Summer Missions Trip Uzbekistan (June-July 1999): Collaborated in teaching English at a local Samarkand University.
Education
Coaching
Gallup Clifton Strengths Coach Certification
Washington DC09-2025
Associate Certified Coach - Virtual
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Virtual05.2024
Personal Development Life Coach -
Leader Breakthru
01.2020
Leadership Advance Coach - State College
Calvary Church
State College01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Studies
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-1997
Study Abroad Program
Monash University
Clayton, Australia01.1996
Skills
- Holistic student advising
- Leadership development
- College experience guidance
- Curriculum design
- Community engagement
- Life and Clifton Strengths coaching
- Collaborative problem solving
- Empathy and understanding
- Organizational skills
- Continuous learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
Timeline
LEADER DEVELOPMENT
Navigators
05.2024 - Current
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE
Navigators
01.2007 - 2024
ASSOCIATE CAMPUS DIRECTOR
Penn State University
01.2002 - 01.2006
STAFF IN TRAINING
University of California - San Diego
01.2000 - 01.2001
EDGE CORPS STAFF INTERN
Florida State University
01.1998 - 01.2000
Coaching
Gallup Clifton Strengths Coach Certification
Associate Certified Coach - Virtual
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Personal Development Life Coach -
Leader Breakthru
Leadership Advance Coach - State College
Calvary Church
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Studies
Purdue University
Study Abroad Program
Monash University