Liz Cooney
About Liz Cooney
Liz Cooney serves as the Manager of Performance & Capability Management at F&G, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Rhetorical Studies from Syracuse University and has extensive experience in leadership development and inclusive workplace practices.
Work at F&G
Liz Cooney has been serving as the Manager of Performance & Capability Management at F&G since 2023. In this role, she operates in a hybrid work environment based in Des Moines, Iowa. Her responsibilities include overseeing performance management initiatives and enhancing organizational capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Liz Cooney holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Rhetorical Studies from Syracuse University. She also earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in Women's & Gender Studies from the same institution. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Northern Iowa. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and training development.
Background
Before joining F&G, Liz Cooney worked at Tero International, Inc. as a Director of Training from 2021 to 2023 and as a Learning Specialist from 2019 to 2021. She has also held positions at Syracuse University as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and at the Northfield Area Family YMCA as a Youth Development Program Director. Her early career included a role as a Membership Specialist at Girl Scouts River Valleys and as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Rwanda.
Achievements
Liz Cooney has authored a book focused on building confidence and inclusion in the workplace. She regularly conducts workshops on leadership development and team resilience. Additionally, she participates in public speaking engagements aimed at promoting inclusive cultures within organizations. She also mentors emerging leaders through personalized coaching sessions.