Elise was raised in St. George, Utah where she grew up loving the sunshine. She attended Dixie State before moving to Logan, Utah to finish her college career at Utah State. She graduated with her degree in Sociology.

After graduation Elise moved to Provo, Utah where she quickly found her niche in the career college world. She worked in the admissions department for several local colleges and enjoyed helping people work towards their careers. She really enjoyed getting to know them and their unique situations so that she could help them reach their goals.

One of Elise’s passions is working as a team with her therapy dog Dandy. She understands their value in helping to decrease anxiety, stress, and sadness. She has witnessed her dog provide comfort to nursing home residents and children in local elementary schools where they volunteer.

Elise has been married to her sweetheart Chad since 2005. They feel lucky to be raising their 4 kids in the beautiful Wasatch Valley where they also own a small business. When she is not at work Elise spends a lot of her time watching her kids play sports. She likes to camp, travel, and watch reality TV.