Elizabeth is the City Manager for the City of Walla Walla.  She joined the City nine years ago as the Development Services Director, transitioned to Deputy City Manager, July 2020, and appointed City Manager December 2022.

Elizabeth and her team completed a major update to the City’s comprehensive plan, Walla Walla 2040, adopted by the City Council June 2018.  Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan included an entirely new zone -Neighborhood Residential.  A variety of housing types are permitted with the goal of making housing diverse again.  Walla Walla has been a leader in the state on missing middle housing.

Addressing the housing crisis is a key focus of Elizabeth’s work with the City of Walla Walla.  She led the Regional Housing Action Plan project, funded with a state grant, partnering with the cities of College Place, Waitsburg, and Dayton. The plan was adopted August 2021 and the City has transitioned into implementation of the recommended policies.

She graduated from the University of Washington in 2001, earning a degree in geography with a focus in urban planning and GIS.  Elizabeth worked for several jurisdictions in the Puget Sound region before moving to the City of Walla Walla.

Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys book club (aka wine club), skiing, cycling, traveling, and cooking as well as spending time with family especially her niece and nephew.