Elizabeth Ryan

Elizabeth Ryan currently serves as a Senior Policy Officer at the Victorian Department of Health, focusing on social equity and population health, with a key achievement in leading a state-wide evaluation of the Victorian women’s health promotion program. Previously, Elizabeth held roles such as Delivery Coordinator for Metropolitan Partnerships at the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, where project delivery addressed key urban issues, and Engagement and Business Development at With Purpose Communication, supporting sustainability-focused projects. Elizabeth's extensive experience includes serving as a Board Director for Global Voices and as a Global Advisor and Deputy Director for the UN Global Compact - Cities Programme, emphasizing corporate social responsibility and the Sustainable Development Goals. Earlier roles include Industry Engagement Manager at RMIT University and Partnership Manager at the Northern Workplace Education Network, complemented by a Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management from Southern Cross University and a Certificate in Engagement from the International Association for Public Participation.