Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley is the Chief Advancement Officer at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Elizabeth has over 30 years of experience in the field of arts administration, including positions at the Metropolitan Opera, The Juilliard School, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Hurley has a proven track record of success in fundraising, Board relations, and strategic planning.

Elizabeth Hurley began their educational career by earning a BA in English from Rhodes College. Elizabeth then went on to earn an MA in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

They are on a team with Matthew Ozawa - Chief Artistic Administration Officer, Susan Harrison Niemi - Senior Director of Audience Services, and Enrique Mazzola - Music Director. Leigh Folta - Manager, Board of Directors, Kate Sheehan - Vice President for Principal Gifts, and Anna Mattson - Vice President, Development report to Elizabeth Hurley. Their manager is Anthony Freud, General Director, President & CEO.