lIZ bLOOMFIELD
Liz Bloomfield is currently the Executive Director of Ripple Effect Images, a nonprofit multiplying the impact of proven solutions empowering women and girls by using world-class visual storytelling to illuminate successful initiatives.
Throughout her career, Liz has deployed globally in support of communities facing extraordinary challenges. As Director of Humanitarian Programs at Airlink, she led operations connecting nonprofit partners and the aviation sector to deliver disaster responders and supplies in the wake of humanitarian crises worldwide. At InterAction, the largest US alliance of international NGOs, Liz led policy and advocacy initiatives focused on the protection of civilians trapped in conflict.
Previously, Liz managed renewable energy infrastructure programs for Siemens Wind Power and delivered significant change management programs within the UK public sector. She began her career as a logistics officer in the British Army, which included a deployment to Iraq in 2003 where she worked closely with the local civilian population on transportation infrastructure programs.
Liz has been married to Matthew for almost 17 years, and they are parents to 3-year-old Oliver. She originates from the UK and has been living in the US for 7+ years. She loves reading, writing, and spending time in nature, whether hiking, running, or biking.