Liza Mitchell

Liza Mitchell is an experienced ecologist and natural resource planner currently employed at Pitkin County since May 2019. Previously, Liza held positions such as Education Program Manager and Watershed Education & Outreach Coordinator at Roaring Fork Conservancy from May 2015 to April 2019. Liza's background includes a role as Lead Technician at the National Science Foundation, where responsibilities involved managing hydrologic data collection and quality assurance. Liza also served as a National Science Foundation Fellow, developing inquiry-based curriculum and science communication skills. Academic experiences include a Research Assistant role at the University of Idaho, where Liza conducted stream ecology research, and a variety of teaching and mentoring positions. Liza's education encompasses a Master's degree in Water Resources from the University of Idaho and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Colorado College.