LifeWorks Austin
Liz Schoenfeld, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning over several positions and organizations. Liz began their career at The University of Texas at Austin in 2005, working as a Research Assistant and later as a Laboratory Manager. Liz continued their tenure at the university as a Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant from 2008 to 2013. During this time, they also served as a Laboratory Manager and Assistant Instructor. In 2014, Liz became a Clinical Affiliate at The University of Texas at Austin. In 2012, they joined LifeWorks Austin as a Research Intern and gradually progressed to the role of Director of Research & Evaluation. Currently, Liz holds the position of Chief Research & Evaluation Officer at LifeWorks Austin, a role they have been in since October 2019.
Liz Schoenfeld, Ph.D., has a strong educational background in the field of Human Development and Family Sciences. Liz earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees from The University of Texas at Austin in 2007, followed by a Master of Arts (MA) degree in 2010 from the same institution. Liz Schoenfeld capped their academic journey with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013.
Additionally, Liz Schoenfeld holds two certifications. Liz obtained a Certificate in Foundations of Design Thinking from IDEO U in November 2019. Moreover, Liz Schoenfeld acquired a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from The University of Texas at Austin in June 2022.
LifeWorks Austin
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We believe in the transformational power of acceptance. As an Austin nonprofit focused on helping youth and young adults, we work every year with thousands of young men and women who’ve endured circumstances that are unimaginable. Abuse. Neglect. Abandonment. Violence. Many have endured years of moving from one foster care placement to another without ever knowing a single adult that they could depend on. Others have had to survive years of unstable or unsafe family situations. And far too many are forced into homelessness to escape intolerable circumstances for the "freedom" of life on the streets. We’ve all seen the depressing statistics. But what can be done to make an impact on these statistics? More important, what are we willing to do to turn around the very real lives behind the statistics? We are fearless in our commitment to success. From our emergency shelter and counseling services to our education services, workforce training and transitional living – everything we do is focused on creating self-sufficient individuals, and in turn, strong, stable families. LifeWorks Youth & Family Alliance offers more than 20 programs that can be accessed alone or in combination to help our youth and families achieve self-reliance. This comprehensive approach quickly identifies and initiates the right mix of services to support each client’s individual goals by bringing together all of the strengths of LifeWorks in a focused, actionable framework. Empowering better futures requires proven, measurable results. We do not shy away from data. We embrace it. It’s why we use a results-based accountability model to assess the impact and effectiveness of our services. It is also why we are one of the only area nonprofits accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Services to Children and Families. Because we know that all our passion, commitment and hard work must produce consistent, measurable, positive outcomes for our organization to make an impact.