Eliza Waters

Eliza Waters is a skilled grant writer and coordinator currently working at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of Sustainability since September 2023. With a robust background in freelance writing and editing as the owner of Waterproof Consulting, LLC, since December 2017, Eliza has provided comprehensive services in grant writing, academic editing, and content creation. Previous roles include Grants Manager and Grant Writer for One City Schools, as well as Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Equitable Evaluation Practice, where Eliza led equity-focused evaluations for JPMorgan Chase Global Philanthropy. Eliza's diverse experience also encompasses content editing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, operational leadership at Yellow Blaze Design, and a focus on community development as Chief Operating Officer at Forward Community Investments. Eliza holds an M.S. in Applied Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University.