Liz Howekamp Powell

Liz Howekamp Powell

Senior Director, Brand & Communications at PayNearMe
Seattle, Washington, United States

Liz Howekamp Powell is Senior Director of Brand & Communications at PayNearMe. She has held leadership roles in public relations and corporate communications at Blue Nile, CNET Networks, doxo, and E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, and is experienced in shaping brand narratives and media strategies for tech companies.

  • PayNearMe Senior Director, Brand & Communications 2025–present · current
  • Doxo Senior Director, Public Relations 2020–2025 · past
  • Hiya Vice President, Brand Marketing & Communications 2015–2020 · past
  • Pro.com Head of Organic Growth & Communications 2014–2015 · past
  • WhitePages Director of Brand Marketing & Communications 2011–2014, Senior Public Relations Manager 2009–2011 · past
  • Blue Nile Head of Public Relations 2007–2009 · past
  • E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley Senior Corporate Communications Specialist 2006–2007, Corporate Communications Specialist 2004–2006 · past
  • Regal Entertainment Group Junior Publicist 2003–2004 · past
  • CNET Networks Public Relations Coordinator 2000–2001 · past

Education

  • Columbia University MS, Strategic Communications
  • University of California, Berkeley BA, American Studies

Organizations

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  • PayNearMe Senior Director, Brand & Communications 2025–present · current
  • Doxo Senior Director, Public Relations 2020–2025 · past
  • Hiya Vice President, Brand Marketing & Communications 2015–2020 · past

Education

  • Columbia University MS, Strategic Communications
  • University of California, Berkeley BA, American Studies

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