Elizabeth Kemler, M.S.Ed, is the author of ThinkBuildLive Success, a dynamic, scalable, skill-building program designed to reach even the most reluctant student.  She is a seasoned educator, curriculum designer, and performer, and is committed to helping people thrive, using a complementary suite of educational, social-emotional, and arts-based tools.

Since 2000, Elizabeth has worked as an instructional designer and facilitator for the CONNECT communications program at the Cooper Union School of Engineering; Decker Communications, and MaxKnowledge, the leading employee training company for the career college sector.

In 2001, she began working as the in-house presentation skills consultant and trainer for Information Builders, Inc., one of the country’s largest privately held software companies, where she developed innovative presentation workshops for Sales Staff and Engineers.

Elizabeth has also created Mindfulness for a Messy Life, a dynamic mental health platform designed to support anyone working to heal depression and anxiety. With its’ uber-comprehensive, obsessively researched, tried and tested collection of self-care strategies, anxiety-quelling techniques, and mood-boosting tools and resources, Mindfulness for a Messy Life gives you everything you need to become your own most informed, affirming, empowered mental health ally.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater from Sarah Lawrence College, a Master’s in Education from Pace University, certifications as a Higher Education Professional (CHEP) and an EQ Educator, and continues to broaden and hone her skills through various professional development programs including the Prison Mindfulness Project and Mindful Schools Educator training.

Elizabeth has an extensive background in communications and performance, founding both theater companies and comedy groups in NYC, producing shows for public radio, and writing for educational and cultural organizations. She has founded and worked with a wide range of non-profit organizations, including Ecomix, Sing for Hope, Storahtelling, Cherub Improv, Community Access to the Arts, Earth Celebrations, Youthbuild, AMIKids, and 13 Hands Equine Rescue.

Elizabeth has also acted as the Director of Local Programming for Hope Sings, where she and founder Beth Blatt worked in partnership with nonprofit organizations to produce musical events like Songs for a Cause and recordings that raise awareness of critical social issues facing women and children both locally and around the world.

Visit our ThinkBuildLive Success website for more information on our program to promote life skills, social emotional learning, and career readiness for students.