Liza Leonard

Liza Leonard is an experienced professional in public affairs and marketing, currently serving as the Local Government Affairs Lead at Idaho National Laboratory since April 2023. Prior to this role, Liza held various positions at Ball Ventures for nearly 15 years, including Director of Public Affairs, where responsibilities encompassed managing public affairs, government relations, and marketing across a diverse portfolio in commercial real estate and private equity. Additionally, Liza's earlier roles included Marketing Manager, where strategic marketing initiatives were developed, and Sales & Leasing Representative, focusing on negotiations for commercial real estate properties. Earlier experience includes guest services at Teton Valley Lodge, leadership in fundraising efforts at Idaho State University's College of Business, and an internship as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual. Liza earned a B.B.A. in Marketing from Idaho State University.