Elizabeth holds an MSc in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Ottawa, a BA in Government from St. Lawrence University, and a Certificate in Law from the Université de Montréal. She previously worked at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Greening Government Directorate focusing on sustainable buildings. She has also worked on the mapping of species at risk with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys skiing, hiking, gardening and baking.