Elizabeth L.

Liz L. is a seasoned communications and journalism professional with extensive experience in writing, editing, and research. Currently serving as a Science Communications Specialist at the California Academy of Sciences, Liz oversees communications for the Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability and edits the publication bioGraphic. Previous roles include a data journalist at The San Francisco Standard, where over 250 articles were published, and an oral history researcher at the Stanford Historical Society. Liz has also interned at prominent organizations such as The Brookings Institution and Stanford Alumni Association, contributing to public relations and editorial projects. An accomplished editor, Liz played a pivotal role in transitioning The Stanford Daily from print to digital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Academic qualifications include a Master of Philosophy in American History from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Law, Political Science, and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Stanford University.