Liz Hill
Title: Director of Communications and Development
Elizabeth “Liz” Hill is MWI’s Director of Communications and Development. A Certified Organizational Ombuds Practitioner (CO-OP®), Liz brings over 20 years of experience as an ombuds, mediator, and attorney in higher education, government, and corporate settings. At MWI, she leads strategic communications and outreach efforts to elevate the organization’s visibility, expand referral pipelines, and build meaningful partnerships, with a focus on supporting MWI’s growing ombuds practice.
Before joining MWI, Liz served as Associate Director of the Ombuds Office at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she worked with faculty, staff, and students to surface concerns, navigate complex challenges, and promote constructive and inclusive dialogue. Her prior experience also includes ombuds and legal roles with Apollo Education Group, the Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens’ Aide, and the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.
Liz is incoming Chair of the American Bar Association’s Section of Dispute Resolution and is co-editor of Ombuzz, a blog offering tips and strategies for navigating sticky workplace situations, improving communication, and fostering healthy professional relationships. She is a frequent speaker on conflict resolution, team dynamics, and the human impact of early conflict engagement. Liz earned her JD from Gonzaga University School of Law and lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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