Lizzie is the Dive Safety Program Manager in Environmental Health & Safety and the Dive Safety Officer for the Boston University Scientific Diving Program. She is responsible for ensuring that all BU-sponsored scientific underwater diving activities, international and local, are carried out in an effective and safe manner and in accordance with BU policy, state and federal regulations, as well as with the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) standards for scientific diving. This includes approving and facilitating dive and snorkel plans, as well as generating and managing letters of reciprocity for multi-institutional projects. Lizzie is in charge of managing the use of scientific research equipment, ensuring the compliance with all rules and regulations regarding service standards and intervals. Her responsibilities include the instruction of the Scientific Diving course (CAS MR533) for the Boston University Marine Program (BUMP).
Lizzie received a bachelor’s in marine science from Boston University, a Master of Science in environmental science from Florida Atlantic University, and a Master of Education in environmental education from Florida Atlantic University.