Elizabeth Thompson

Legislative Director for the Environmental Defense Fund (since 1999)

(Environmental
Defense Fund)

Why She Matters

Growing up, Thompson thought she wanted to be a fashion designer. Instead, she ended up on Capitol Hill, where she is the chief lobbyist for the Environmental Defense Fund.

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Background

At a Glance

Career History: Co-chair, US Climate Action Partnership steering committee (since 2007); Environmental Policy Analyst/Independent Consultant (1997 to 1999); Washington Policy Director, Clean Air Network (1994 to 1996)
Hometown: Manhatten
Alma Mater: Wellesley College, B.A., 1986; Boston College Law School, J.D., 1990; New York University School of Law, LLM, 1991