Staff Directory
Elysa Ripley
- Title:
- Director of Creative Video
- Email:
Ripley is no stranger to the SFA community, having previously served as a student assistant for creative video. She honed her skills in videography, photography, and social media marketing while collaborating with SFA coaches and athletes to produce compelling content across the university's 16 NCAA teams' social media accounts.
Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Marketing with a minor in Business Management from Stephen F. Austin State University, where she was a recent graduate in the spring of 2026.
Ripley's professional experience extends beyond her time at SFA. She has worked as a Social and Digital Media Marketing Intern at Banita Creek Hall, where she managed campaigns and created promotional content for events, in addition to gaining experience as a photographer and videographer for the business. Additionally, Ripley served as a volunteer photographer at the NCAA Division III National Championship and at the Texas Children's Houston Open.
In Ripley's new role, the Deer Park, Texas native will leverage her expertise and passion for storytelling through creative video to elevate the visibility and narrative of SFA Athletics. Her personal connection to the university is evident, as she expressed, "Coming back to Stephen F. Austin State University in this role is an incredibly special opportunity for me. SFA played such an important role in shaping who I am both personally and professionally, and I'm excited to have the opportunity to give back to the University that gave me my start. I'm looking forward to telling the stories of our student-athletes, coaches, and programs through creative video and helping showcase what makes SFA Athletics so special."
Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Marketing with a minor in Business Management from Stephen F. Austin State University, where she was a recent graduate in the spring of 2026.
Ripley's professional experience extends beyond her time at SFA. She has worked as a Social and Digital Media Marketing Intern at Banita Creek Hall, where she managed campaigns and created promotional content for events, in addition to gaining experience as a photographer and videographer for the business. Additionally, Ripley served as a volunteer photographer at the NCAA Division III National Championship and at the Texas Children's Houston Open.
In Ripley's new role, the Deer Park, Texas native will leverage her expertise and passion for storytelling through creative video to elevate the visibility and narrative of SFA Athletics. Her personal connection to the university is evident, as she expressed, "Coming back to Stephen F. Austin State University in this role is an incredibly special opportunity for me. SFA played such an important role in shaping who I am both personally and professionally, and I'm excited to have the opportunity to give back to the University that gave me my start. I'm looking forward to telling the stories of our student-athletes, coaches, and programs through creative video and helping showcase what makes SFA Athletics so special."
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