Disclaimer: This person served as a panelist at a HELI event. This profile was created for their involvement on that event page only. This person is not a member, partner, or colleague of the HELI Initiative, but only served in the capacity of a panelist at the panel event.

Elizabeth Burns-Thompson has a multi-faceted skillset and extensive agriculture policy and political experience across the Midwest. Prior to joining Navigator, Burns-Thompson served as Manager of Corporate Affairs for Renewable Energy Group, the largest producer of biodiesel in North America, where she worked with local and state leaders to discuss and implement policy related to the advancement of renewable biofuels. An Iowa resident, Burns-Thompson has served as councilwoman on Altoona City Council since January 2020. Elizabeth holds a J.D. from Drake Law School with a specialization in agricultural law and policy, and a B.S. in Agricultural Business and International Agriculture from Iowa State University.