Ms. Elizabeth Babcock

Elizabeth Babcock is a visionary leader at the forefront of Denver's climate action initiatives. As the Executive Director of Denver's Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CASR), Elizabeth brings more than two decades of expertise to her role. During her 12 years with the City and County of Denver, Elizabeth acted as a leader in the development of Denver’s climate office, created nationally recognized programs under Denver’s Climate Protection Fund, and advanced nation leading climate policy. Elizabeth’s expertise has been instrumental in securing and implementing multimillion-dollar grants, such as the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge, the Denver Energy Challenge, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and a grant from the U.S. Forest Service for the Equitable Community Tree Planting Initiative, bringing much-needed shade to Denver's heat-vulnerable neighborhoods. She holds a BA with highest honors from the University of Florida and an MA from the University of Chicago.