Elizabeth Forney
About Elizabeth Forney
Elizabeth Forney is the Director of Operations, Communications at the Urban Institute, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in editing and project management, with previous roles at Kirkus Media, The National Academies, and Georgetown University Press.
Current Role at Urban Institute
Elizabeth Forney serves as the Director of Operations, Communications at the Urban Institute, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees communication strategies and operational functions within the organization. The Urban Institute focuses on social and economic policy research, and Forney's leadership contributes to its mission in the Washington DC-Baltimore area.
Previous Experience at Urban Institute
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth Forney held several positions at the Urban Institute. She worked as a Senior Managing Editor from 2017 to 2018 and as a Senior Project Manager from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Production Editor from 2013 to 2016. Her diverse roles involved managing editorial processes and overseeing project execution, enhancing the organization's research output.
Experience at Kirkus Media
Elizabeth Forney worked as a Book Reviewer at Kirkus Media from 2012 to 2016. During her four years in this role, she contributed to the publication's reputation for providing critical book reviews. Her insights helped inform readers and the publishing industry about new literary works.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Forney earned her Master’s degree in English Language and Literature from Georgetown University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from The George Washington University, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background supports her extensive career in editorial and communications roles.
Early Career Experience
Before her editorial roles, Elizabeth Forney gained experience as a Project Assistant/Paralegal at Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel from 2006 to 2008. She also worked as an Assistant Editor at The National Academies from 2010 to 2013 and as an Acquisitions Assistant at Georgetown University Press from 2009 to 2010. These positions provided her with foundational skills in project management and editorial processes.