Liz serves as the Advisor, Knowledge & Content at Philanthropy Australia. She has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of a purposeful, evidence-based, whole of organisation approach to Philanthropy Australia’s members’ professional development and learning.

Liz is an award-winning adult educator and researcher, with 25+ years of leadership expertise in the higher education, VET and for-purpose sectors. She is a skilled facilitator and curriculum expert, specialising in capability development. She has a PhD in social anthropology, two post-graduate qualifications in education, and a Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy – as recognition of her global impact in professional learning. She is a passionate, experienced Board Director, including being one of the founders of The Luke Batty Foundation.