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Liz Hannum

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Economic Development Director at City of Nashua, New Hampshire
📍 Portland, Oregon, United States

Liz Hannum is a seasoned economic development professional with over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership and strategic planning. As the Economic Development Director for Nashua, NH, she focuses on urban revitalization, housing availability, and strengthening commercial corridors. She holds a Master of Arts from Clark University and a Bachelor of Arts from Bucknell University.

Deeply committed to building inclusive and welcoming communities, Liz champions the values of equity and diversity. She has led several organizations through challenging environments, including pandemics and natural disasters, demonstrating significant resilience. Her approach involves fostering strong partnerships with staff, partners, and the broader community to drive growth and change.

She has a unique talent for navigating challenging situations, having previously pushed officials to reopen businesses during state lockdowns and confronted commissions unwilling to pursue grants.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Economic Development Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States
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Economic Development
As Director for the City of Nashua, she spearheads initiatives for downtown revitalization, business support, and sustainable growth, with a focus on arts, culture, and housing.
Community Building
Her work focuses on creating inclusive, vibrant communities. She has given a TEDx talk on community asset mapping to share knowledge and foster local connections.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Economic Development Director
City of Nashua, New Hampshire
1-2019
Executive Director
Downtown Oregon City Association
5-2018 - 12-2018
Assistant Director
Downtown Oregon City Association
10-2017 - 5-2018
Executive Director
BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
11-2016 - 9-2017
Executive Director
Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District
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Education
2008 - 2010
Master of Arts (MA)
Clark University
2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bucknell University
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