Elizabeth Grossman Director of National Partnerships & Programs, Microsoft Cities Team - Civic Engagement Washington D.C. Metro Area Connect Connect with Elizabeth Grossman Microsoft Corporation Swarthmore College See contact info 338 connections Experience Microsoft Corporation Company NameMicrosoft Corporation Total Duration8 yrs 8 mos TitleDirector of National Partnerships and Programs, Cities Team - Civic Engagement Dates EmployedMar 2014 – Present Employment Duration5 yrs 2 mos The Cities Team brings together Microsoft expertise, programs, and resources to strengthen metropolitan communities and regions. The team works with community and civic leaders on areas such as application of technology and data to address public challenges, 21st century education and opportunities, economic development and innovation, sustainability, criminal justice, accessibility, and transportation. My focus is on designing and coordinating strategic national and local partnerships for the Cities team with governments, non-profits, universities, and other businesses. TitleTechnology Policy Group Dates EmployedSep 2010 – Mar 2014 Employment Duration3 yrs 7 mos The Microsoft Technology Policy Group helps identify emerging technology trends and drives focused engagements with governments and global institutions on the evolution of policy and computing in light of these trends. Areas of focus within TPG included intelligent systems, cloud computing, science and research policy, and education. Lewis-Burke Associates LLC Government Relations Company NameLewis-Burke Associates LLC Dates EmployedMar 2007 – Sep 2010 Employment Duration3 yrs 7 mos Lewis-Burke provides strategic advice and government relations for universities, scientific societies, and research facilities. Staff identify and interpret trends in government research and education programs, assess opportunities, and advise on and implement strategies for influencing Federal activities. House Committee on Science, U.S. Congress Professional Staff and Subcommittee Staff Director, Research Subcommittee Company NameHouse Committee on Science, U.S. Congress Dates EmployedJan 2003 – Jan 2007 Employment Duration4 yrs 1 mo The Science Committee’s Research Subcommittee had jurisdiction over the National Science Foundation (research, education, and facilities programs) and math, science and engineering education, and was the lead for the full Science Committee on interagency programs in networking and information technology and in nanotechnology, the Office of Scie... See more The National Academies Program Officer Company NameThe National Academies Dates EmployedMar 1997 – Dec 2002 Employment Duration5 yrs 10 mos The National Research Council of the National Academies of Sciences draws on national experts in science, engineering, and health to perform studies and provide recommendations on science and technology issues with policy and governmental implications. Education Swarthmore College Swarthmore College Degree NameBA Field Of StudyPhysics, Mathematics University of Chicago University of Chicago Degree NamePh.D. Field Of StudyComputational Physics