Liz is a 5th generation South Dakotan born and raised in the shadow of He Sapa (the Black Hills) where she and her family reside today. Having always felt pulled towards helping the people around her, Liz has spent the last decade organizing various efforts in her local communities and across the state. This work has included engagement in civic involvement on all levels of government (municipal/county, district, and state), targeted community aide projects, state-wide election campaigns and event coordination, as well as advocating for and with medical cannabis patients and parents of children with disabilities. During this work Liz has had the pleasure of working with folks from areas across all of South Dakota and globally.