Elizabeth Skovron

Marketing & Communications Director

When Elizabeth heard about Denison Edge, she knew it was the perfect place to apply her marketing skills with her passion for education and career development.

Elizabeth comes to Denison Edge from the advertising space in NYC. She has worked in both small and large advertising and PR firms such as Ogilvy, MSL GROUP, and Piro.

While in college, she developed an initiative that helped students and graduates bridge the gap between school, work and interests. She ran networking events, mentorship programs, and led speaking series. Her initiative garnered enough media attention to pursue a career in PR and advertising. Since then, she has worked with a variety of brands such as Tiffany & Co., P&G, Express Inc., Citizens Bank, E*TRADE, Ferrero Rocher, Butterfinger and more.

In Elizabeth’s free time, you can catch her hiking, cooking, and exploring new towns and restaurants.

Belle Giggard

Associate Director

Belle is the Operations & Customer Experience Manager for Denison Edge. Her prior experience includes facility and event operations for Denison University’s Athletic Department, Georgia Southern University, and the Carolina Hurricanes. Belle has a passion for event planning and the details that go into each rental whether that be planning for a wedding, corporate retreat, or university event. She received her Bachelor of Science from North Carolina State University in 2018, where she worked at the University Recreation center and her love of higher education and its programs began. She obtained her Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University in May 2020. She resides in the Delaware area with her husband Mike, her son Jackson, and their rescue dog, Bentley.

Cheryl Ruschau

Student Programs & Operations Manager

As Student Programs & Operations Manager at Denison Edge, I help create opportunities for students and young professionals to explore career pathways, build skills, and make meaningful connections. I partner with colleagues and industry experts to help develop and deliver programs, use data and student feedback to strengthen the experience, and oversee events and operations at Denison Edge’s downtown Columbus space.

My career has always centered on bringing people and ideas together. Before joining Denison, I led the Museum Theater department at Colonial Williamsburg, where I managed a team of 50 and developed innovative theatrical and educational programming for diverse audiences. Earlier in my career, I worked with regional theaters in Ohio, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, including 5 years as a Production Stage Manager.

Across each of these roles, I’ve been drawn to work that combines creativity, collaboration, and thoughtful execution, and I bring that same approach to helping students and professionals find opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.