Elizabeth Texeira

Liz Texeira is ASA’s Vice President of Social Impact. In this role, Liz oversees ASA’s Research, Advocacy, Policy, and Philanthropy teams, supporting the organization to accelerate career readiness for middle and high school students and transform education systems nationwide.  Prior to joining ASA, Liz was a policy advisor at the U.S. Department of Education, overseeing the inter-agency Unlocking Career Success pathways initiative for the Biden-Harris administration, coordinating with multiple federal agencies to transform career pathways and readiness systems. Previously, Liz served as the Director of College and Career Readiness for the Rhode Island Department of Education, leading statewide initiatives that expanded access to early college programs, career and technical education (CTE), and adult education. With expertise in strategic policy alignment, federal-state collaboration, and program execution, Liz has managed multimillion-dollar budgets, spearheaded national policy initiatives, and developed impactful frameworks for national FAFSA completion efforts and career readiness. Liz has also held leadership roles in higher education, philanthropy, and nonprofit management, including as an executive director of a global nonprofit and with the University of California.