Elizabeth (Liz) Brooks, PhD, is a senior public health and behavioral health leader specializing in quality improvement (QI), program evaluation, and data-informed decision-making. In her role as Deputy Director for Clinical Quality Improvement and Education, Elizabeth ensures alignment and coordination across hospital-based clinical QI initiatives while driving the professional development of healthcare teams through structured, collaborative learning.

With over 20 years of experience across government, academic, and nonprofit sectors, she has built and scaled quality improvement programs, led compliance for multi-million-dollar federal contracts, and translated clinical and operational data into actionable insights and recommendations. Elizabeth is especially motivated by work that strengthens care systems and improves access and outcomes.

Previously, Elizabeth led statewide data, evaluation, and quality initiatives at the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health, where she oversaw performance measurement, learning collaboratives, and policy implementation for behavioral health and crisis services. She served as Assistant Professor and Concentration Director at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Public Health and continues teaching in an adjunct capacity, having educated over 500 graduate students in public health. She has authored more than 25 peer-reviewed publications and policy reports.

Elizabeth moved to Colorado over 20 years ago to enjoy the state’s outdoor wonders. Depending on the season, her weekends are filled with hiking, biking, paddleboarding, or skiing.