Elizabeth is an oceanographer with a Master’s degree in Natural Resources and Rural Development. Since her masters, her professional career has been focused on the integration of social and natural science, with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement. She has over 10 years of experience in project management and research on sharks and rays fisheries and marine conservation.

Through her career, she has gathered extensive practical on-the-ground experience working with fishermen and stakeholders in different communities in Mexico, building relationships, increasing engagement and collaboration.