Elizabeth Heathfield
About Elizabeth Heathfield
Elizabeth Heathfield serves as the Chief Communications Officer at FS-ISAC, where she manages media relations and oversees communications for a cyber intelligence sharing community. With a background in journalism and technology, she has held various leadership roles and hosts the podcast 'FinCyber Today', focusing on cybersecurity in the financial sector.
Work at FS-ISAC
Elizabeth Heathfield serves as the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at FS-ISAC since 2022. In this role, she manages media relations with top-tier business and trade publications. She oversees communications for a cyber intelligence sharing community that includes financial institutions with assets exceeding $100 trillion. Her responsibilities involve engaging with C-level executives to discuss insights on finance, data, and cybersecurity, focusing on critical cybersecurity issues within the global financial system.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Heathfield holds a Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics and International Development from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She also earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in International Media & Communications from Columbia University, SIPA, between 2003 and 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in communications, media, and the intersection of technology and finance.
Background
Elizabeth Heathfield has a diverse international career, having lived and worked on multiple continents, including North America, Africa, and Europe. Her professional journey spans various roles in journalism, startup leadership, and communications within the financial technology sector. Prior to her current position, she co-founded and served as CEO of Project codeX from 2014 to 2016 and worked as a presenter and technology correspondent at Bloomberg TV Africa from 2013 to 2014.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Elizabeth Heathfield has contributed to notable media outlets, including Bloomberg News, where she worked as a Senior Producer from 2007 to 2013, and Quartz, where she served as a Contributing Writer from 2015 to 2022. She hosts the podcast 'FinCyber Today,' focusing on cybersecurity issues in the financial sector and engaging with cybersecurity leaders and experts worldwide. Her discussions explore significant topics such as AI, quantum computing, and ransomware.