Elizabeth has over thirty years’ experience in water quality assessment and planning, and water resources management in Rhode Island – serving as Deputy Chief in the Office of Water Resources at Rhode Island, Department of Environment Management where she managed the state’s water quality restoration (TMDL) and shellfish water quality monitoring programs. Throughout her career, she has worked to advance stormwater management policies, practices and guidance including assistance to municipalities in stormwater management planning, and assessing the feasibility of stormwater utilities. Elizabeth received a BS in Natural Resources from Cornell University, and MA in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.