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Elizabeth Cawein is an Adjunct Professor of Music Urbanism at Rhodes College and a PhD candidate in Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Memphis. Her work focuses on the economic and cultural roles of music in cities, particularly in non-industry hubs like Memphis. She founded Music Export Memphis (2016), a nonprofit subsidizing musicians and driving cultural and economic development. Her research emphasizes supporting working-class musicians through strategic subsidies and policy advocacy. Elizabeth advises the Curb Institute for Music and serves on the board of Folk Alliance International. She has led panels at SXSW, AmericanaFest, and international music cities conferences, emphasizing music's role in urban revitalization. Her TED Talk on 'Smart Cities as Music Cities' has over 1 million views. Elizabeth’s consulting includes designing music ambassador programs (e.g., Huntsville’s) and expanding Sound Diplomacy’s U.S. operations.
