Liz Brailsford

Liz Brailsford serves as President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth since February 2021, following a tenure as Chief Operating Officer at the World Affairs Councils of America, where strategic initiatives and community outreach were integral. Previous roles include Project Manager/Writer/Editor at Panagora Group, where communication support was provided to numerous global offices, and Director of Global Mobility at Relocation Today, where a successful international department was established. Additionally, Brailsford has experience as a consultant for the USDA, a Mortgage Loan Specialist at Wells Fargo, and as a Manager/Server at Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe. Early experience includes teaching English through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. Educational credentials comprise a Master of Public Administration in Global Policy from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts from the University of South Carolina.