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Liz Russell is a Professor of Practice in Architecture at Tulane University and serves as the Louisiana State Director at Environmental Defense Fund. In her role at EDF, she leads the development and implementation of political and advocacy strategies aimed at stabilizing the global climate, building defenses against extreme weather, and reducing exposure to air pollution and toxic chemicals in Louisiana.
Her educational background includes:
- Master of Architecture in Architectural Design from University College London, The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment
- Bachelor of Architecture from Louisiana State University
Liz Russell's research and professional expertise centers on Louisiana climate policy, industrial decarbonization, environmental justice, climate adaptation, land use planning, and electoral action. Her work integrates coastal planning and architectural design to address disparities in the built environment exacerbated by climate change. She focuses on holistic climate adaptation through community partnerships and policy change.
Liz has managed a multi-million-dollar climate grantmaking portfolio with integrated programming across emissions mitigation, adaptation, economic opportunity, and environmental justice. She has worked with community partners to catalyze local investments and policy change for holistic climate adaptation. Although no formal advisees are listed in the provided text, her academic role involves teaching the course "The Architecture of Policy".
She has managed coalition work to advocate for climate action in Louisiana alongside diverse allies and cultivated inclusive planning processes to prepare for increasing climate risk. Her collaborative efforts involve community partners and environmental organizations to drive policy change and local investments.
