Elizabeth Banda

Communications Director

I manage communications and public-facing materials for TCBA and TCBF, supporting member programs, community initiatives, publications, events, committees, sponsors, and digital communications for more than 2,600 legal professionals.

• Manage communications for TCBA and TCBF, including email campaigns, website content, publications, social media, event promotions, and public-facing materials.
• Coordinate communications and marketing support for 18 sections and 30 committees, ensuring consistent messaging, timely promotion, and strong stakeholder engagement.
• Manage publication workflow for The Verdict, TCBA’s award-winning bimonthly magazine, including contributor communication, editing, proofreading, layout coordination, production deadlines, and promotion.
• Coordinate logistics and communications for CLE seminars, judicial investitures, attorney swearing-in ceremonies, committee programs, community events, and member engagement initiatives.
• Support reporting and compliance for CLE programs, including submitting event details for State Bar of Texas credit approval and maintaining accurate program information.
• Collaborate with vendors and staff on major communications projects, including TCBA’s rebrand, member focus groups, concept review, website content organization, and rollout materials.
• Serve as Regional Coordinator for the Texas High School Mock Trial Competition, selecting event dates and times, coordinating school teams, volunteer attorneys, judges, courthouse staff, logistics, and day-of operations.
• Provide technology and AV support for seminars, webinars, and events, managing presentations, Zoom/webinar tools, sound, and on-site troubleshooting to support smooth program delivery.

Featured Projects

• The Verdict Magazine: Coordinated publication planning, contributor communication, editing, proofreading, production workflow, deadlines, and promotion for TCBA’s bimonthly member publication.
• TCBA Rebrand: Supported TCBA’s organization-wide rebrand by assisting with member focus groups, vendor concept review, staff feedback, website content organization, and rollout communications.
• TCBA Law Help Website Project: Supported a vendor-led website project by assisting with content organization, navigation, messaging, and public-facing resource structure to improve access to legal help information.
• Elder Law Handbook: Contributed 40+ hours to reformatting an 80-page public legal education resource for older adults and the broader community, improving usability, readability, and ease of future updates.

Library Assistant

At Fort Worth Public Library, I supported patrons across several departments, including the Media Department, Adult Services, and the eSkills Library & Job Center. My work combined public service, technology instruction, community program support, digital resource assistance, and reporting.

• Taught adult computer literacy classes in English and Spanish, helping patrons build essential technology skills and access educational and career resources.
• Provided hands-on support for patrons using digital resources, including OverDrive, Kindle, WorldCat, e-books, e-audiobooks, and library equipment.
• Supported adult learners and job seekers through public computer assistance, digital resource guidance, and technology troubleshooting.
• Developed staff training materials for digital media systems, improving staff proficiency and patron support.
• Supported development of a Photoshop/Web Development class for adult learners through a UT Arlington/eSkills Library & Job Center partnership.
• Analyzed monthly statistics for community programs with TCC GED, FWISD, UT Arlington, Workforce Services, and Fort Worth Library to support reporting, outreach, and program improvement.

Administrative Contractor

I provide administrative, communications, and technology support for a national nonprofit membership organization.

• Support membership tracking, content updates, event coordination, and administrative operations through WildApricot, maintaining organized member and program information.
• Coordinate communications for webinars and member events, including registration support, participant engagement, reminders, follow-up, and content updates.
• Prepare board meeting materials, manage Zoom logistics, and support timely communication with board members and committees.
• Provide webinar and virtual meeting support to help ensure smooth program delivery and participant engagement.

Junior League of Fort Worth

My Junior League service has given me hands-on experience in volunteer leadership, member engagement, nonprofit governance, communications, community service, and organizational operations.

• Selected for and completed the 2024–2025 All aBoard Leadership Cohort, a competitive Junior League leadership program focused on nonprofit governance, advocacy, strategic planning, and board service.
• Completed BoardBuild nonprofit board governance training through UTA Continuing Education.
• Have served in leadership roles, including Placement Secretary, Provisional Advisor, and Website Chair, supporting member engagement, volunteer placement, digital content, communications, and organizational operations.
• As Placement Secretary, review nonprofit agency applications, conduct follow-up outreach with agency representatives, assess volunteer capacity and placement requirements, and present findings to the Placement Committee to support placement decisions.
• Recognized as 2024 Provisional of the Year out of a provisional class of more than 150 members for outstanding volunteer service, leadership, engagement, and commitment to the organization.
• Recognized as August 2023 Provisional of the Month for early leadership, service, and engagement.
• During the 2023–2024 provisional year, completed 180 Junior MINTS volunteer hours across six FWISD schools, exceeding the required 30 hours.
• Completed 42 additional nonprofit volunteer hours, exceeding the required 12 hours through service with local nonprofits including Gladney Adoption Center, Camp Fire First Texas, The Warm Place, and Ronald McDonald House.
• Served as Website Chair on the Communications Council, supporting digital content, website updates, communications, and SEO efforts.

Academy 4 Mentor / Spark Clubs Music Co-Leader

Through Academy 4, I mentored 4th-grade students during school-based programming focused on leadership, positive relationships, and student encouragement.

• Mentored 4th-grade students through a monthly leadership curriculum focused on listening, encouragement, attitude, development, example, respect, and service.
• Supported school-based programming during regular school hours, building positive relationships with students, staff, and community volunteers.
• Co-led Spark Clubs music enrichment activities designed to broaden student interests, encourage creativity, and support student engagement.

Board of Directors

I serve on the board of Literacy United, a nonprofit focused on expanding literacy access for children, adults, and economically disadvantaged communities.

• Support community outreach efforts, including school and family events that provide free books and promote literacy resources.
• Assist with mission-driven engagement to expand educational access and connect families with literacy support.

Member; Former VP of Communications, Board of Directors

My work with the League of Women Voters has focused on public education, civic engagement, community outreach, and accessible voter information.

• Previously served as Vice President of Communications, leading website, email, newsletter, and social media content to support public education and civic engagement.
• Created and managed digital content that made voter information, events, and community resources clear, accessible, and timely.
• Continue to support voter education and community outreach efforts, including county election forums, event support, and attendee question coordination.

Bilingual Community Volunteer

I volunteer independently with Fort Worth ISD because I enjoy supporting families, schools, and bilingual community engagement efforts.

• Assist an average of 80 families per five-hour registration period, providing bilingual support to families with limited computer access or English proficiency.
• Facilitated registration and check-in at the Inaugural Emergent Bilingual Family Engagement Literacy Conference, supporting families exploring bilingual programs, ESL initiatives, and literacy resources.
• Help families navigate registration processes and access school-related information.

Master of Education (M.Ed.), Instructional Design & Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), University Studies