Elizabeth Hay is a strategic leader in entrepreneurship, innovation, and community development. As Director of Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank, she supports over 500 startup ideas annually and leads high-impact programs that accelerate emerging ventures. She is the founder of Happy Valley Changemaker Collective, connecting women across Centre County to leadership and growth opportunities, and serves on the Centre County Industrial Development and General Authority boards. A Penn State MBA graduate and VC University alum, Elizabeth is also a certified yoga teacher and therapist — and a proud mom of six — blending business strategy, wellness, and inclusive leadership.