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Meet Your Neighbor: Meet the Neighbor: Elizabeth Trosper
By: Callie Thomas
There’s a saying, “If you want to make God laugh, make plans.” Even when you think you’ve got your destiny mapped out, life throws curve balls. Sometimes, it works out to be a blessing in disguise, leading you to a different course with new adventures, new people, new skills and even a new lifelong passion. 89074 resident Elizabeth Trosper moved to town from Burbank, California in 1995. Although she had dreams of becoming a film actress after graduating from high school, attending Valley College where she was a theatre major and eventually studying at the Films Actors Workshop, it was a temp job that would open the door to an entirely new obsession.
Like many “starving artists” Trosper took a position to make ends meet as a receptionist at a public relations firm and she was hooked. She went back to school and began her new career as an account coordinator at Manning Selvedge & Lee in Los Angeles. There she worked with some of the best talent in the industry as well as national accounts including Sega, Mattel Toys and Blockbuster Entertainment. She continued to hone her skills here, becoming the partner of a Las Vegas public relations agency and has since opened her own company, Trosper Communications, LLC. in 2010.
Trosper has immersed herself within the community and is a current trustee, and past president, of the Board of Trustees of the Henderson Development Association and an alumnus of Leadership Henderson. She is a member of the national and Southern Nevada chapter of the Public Relations Society. She is also involved in a number of charitable organizations, providing her services on a pro-bono basis. Trosper talks about her work, her family and her inspiration for a life well led.
What was it like discovering a new career path?
“At Manning Selvedge & Lee in LA I discovered I liked being behind the camera more, and became skilled at providing direction for those who liked being in front of it. My mom told me when I was growing up that I could do anything in the world that I wanted to do. I still believe that today.”
As part of your PR work, you also give back to many organizations in the community?
“As a PR professional, I do pro-bono work for many organizations to raise awareness of their charitable efforts and further their cause. I also provide financial donations when I have the means to do so.”
What organizations do you support?
“I’ve been involved in the Henderson Boys & Girls Club, Easter Seals, Hopelink, Marion Residence and Regina Hall. I’ve also served on the board of S.A.F.E. House. Right now I am assisting the Henderson Salvation Army and Honor Flight of Southern Nevada.”
That’s quite a list! Any experiences you’d like to share?
“Any time you work with a non-profit you get a glimpse into the challenges of others and I continuously thank God for his blessings on my family.”
Of all your accomplishments, what makes you most proud?
“Being a mom to my son Jeremy and daughter Brooke.”
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not on the job?
“I enjoy spending time with those that matter the most in my life –my kids, my good friends–whether it’s at an event or at home. I like to entertain for my family as well as plan events both personally and professionally.”
What life inspiration would you offer to others?
“Be kind to one another. Be honest in all aspects of your life, especially the difficult ones. Enjoy the journey.”
