Liz was born and raised in Alaska and attended the University of Montana for undergraduate work. She received a Master's in Physical Therapy from Chatham University / Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Liz began working as a Physical Therapist for the Cooperative in 1987, and “retired “in 2017. Since then, Liz has returned to work for the Cooperative on a part-time basis and serves all MAEC member districts.