Elizabeth MacIntosh

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Interim Executive Director at HIPS

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Overview

Elizabeth MacIntosh is a dedicated leader with over 18 years of experience in the harm reduction community. As Director of Programs at HIPS, she focuses on program development, implementation, and evaluation for sex workers and drug users in Washington D. C. She holds a Masters degree and completed a healthcare executive program at UCLA.

Elizabeths professional passion is deeply rooted in her own "lived experience, " making her a powerful advocate for marginalized communities. She is committed to promoting the health, rights, and dignity of individuals impacted by the sex trade and drug use through compassionate, non-judgmental support and services.

Her personal and professional motto is direct and powerful: "Be Nice to Sex Workers. Be Nice to Drug Users. "

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Harm Reduction
The cornerstone of her 18+ year career, focusing on providing compassionate services to reduce harm for drug users and sex workers.
Sex Worker Rights
A central theme of her advocacy and professional work, as reflected in her public statements and the core mission of HIPS.
Community Advocacy
Actively represents her community's needs, as seen in recent fundraising appeals to secure stable housing for HIPS' essential services.

Media Appearances

Elizabeth has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2019
Interim Executive Director at HIPS
2-2007
Director of Programs at HIPS
1-2004 - 2-2007
Director of Peer Education at HIPS
2002 - 2003
Clinical Therapist at Cape Counseling Services

Education

2018 - 2018
UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Health Care Executive Program from UCLA Anderson School of Management
2005 - 2007
Master's degree from California Coast University

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Insights For Selling To Elizabeth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Elizabeth is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Elizabeth

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Elizabeth move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Elizabeth take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Elizabeth

Personality Compatibility


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