Liz Jackson serves as the Associate Director of Industry Partnerships at Butler University. In this role, Liz advances industry and community partnerships to expand the University’s growing portfolio of non-credit programs, pathways, and credentials. She leads the industry partnerships team to advance strategic initiatives that yield high-impact results by cultivating partnerships to co-design solutions that drive successful employer and career outcomes. Liz works to cultivate a growing industry community that is engaged and to raise the profile of Butler as a leader in industry solutions.
Prior to joining Butler University, Liz served as Associate Director at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. In this role, Liz led the development of partnership programs for a wide range of national and global organizations, including Teach for America, UNICEF, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and United Way Worldwide. Before joining Indiana University, Liz was the Executive Director at the Montessori Garden Academy, where her team achieved historic growth in enrollment and partnership engagement for the school. Liz began her career in youth social services specializing in wrap around support for children with behavioral health needs.
Liz holds a Master of Public Affairs degree in Nonprofit Management from Indiana University, a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and Conflict Resolution from American Public University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Butler University.