About Us

Elizabeth Thompson

Legislative Director

Washington, DC Office

Work

Elizabeth is responsible for designing and directing Environmental Defense's legislative policies. This work supports the organization's goals:

  • stabilizing the climate,
  • protecting our oceans,
  • reducing air pollution, and
  • preserving and restoring ecosystems.

Learn more about Elizabeth in this short interview.

Background

J.D., Boston College;
LL.M, New York University;
B.A., Biology, Wellesley College.

Prior to joining Environmental Defense, Elizabeth worked as an independent consultant on environmental legislative issues, such as transportation funding and air pollution. Her environmental work began at the Philadelphia-based Clean Air Council.