ELIZABETH RUSH

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Nickname: Liz | Enneagram: 1w2 | APEST: Teacher/ Apostle | Spouse: Lee Rush | Kids: Vincent & Clara

Background: I love San Diego and have lived here my whole life! I attended University of California San Diego, where I earned my Bachelors of Art in World Literature, as well as my Teaching Credential and Master’s Degree in Education. Prior to my current position at Grace, I spent 20 years in public high school education as an administrator, innovator, and teacher. I joined the Grace Team in January 2023 as Communications Director and transitioned into Operations Director in 2025.

My husband Lee and I met at UCSD and were married in 2003. We have lived in Mission Valley since then, and we started attending Grace in 2016. We have two beautiful kids, Vincent and Clara. We call Grace our home and have served together as House Church Leaders and AWANA Kids Ministry Directors.

Current Role: At Grace, I oversee internal communications on the staff team and help create structures and systems to keep church ministries running smoothly. I love the Grace Team and am so excited to watch what the Lord continues to do in our community.

Hobbies: When I’m not synergizing with the staff and ministry leaders, you can find me hanging out with my family, spending time with my House Church, enjoying the San Diego sun, reading, organizing something, creating a project on Canva, or doing Zumba or Pilates!

Fun Fact: I hate sitting still and often get teased that my last name is “rush!” I also have an obsession with very dark chocolate :)