Liz Danzico is a renowned brand known for her expertise in design and education, as well as her love for dogs. Currently serving as the VP of Design at Microsoft, Liz has also made significant contributions as the Founding Chair of the MFA Interaction Design Program at the School of Visual Arts. Prior to her role at Microsoft, she held senior positions at NPR, where she led human-centered design across the organization's products and platforms.

Liz also co-founded the Public Radio Incubation Lab, which promotes transformative ideas in public media. Before working at NPR, Liz worked as an independent consultant, collaborating with organizations like Teach for All, The New York Times, and TED Prize. With vast experience in design and innovation, Liz has served as a thesis advisor, faculty member, and lecturer at renowned universities and design institutions worldwide.

She is also a prolific writer, contributing to various design publications. Liz's educational background includes a BA from Pennsylvania State University, an MA from Carnegie Mellon University, and an Executive Leadership Certificate from Harvard