People

Elizabeth Bowen, Project Manager/Administrator
BSc (Hons)

Elizabeth has a background in project management, research and information management. She first joined Lift Education in 2005 and has worked on a number of projects for government agencies and the private sector. In 2007, Elizabeth left Lift for a stint in London where she worked in international rights for the popular children’s book publisher, Boxer Books. Two years and one baby later, Elizabeth is happy to be back at Lift on a part-time basis.

Prior to joining Lift Education, Elizabeth worked as an information analyst for the New Zealand Fire Service, the London Borough of Southwark Council and Havering Education Authority (London). She provided statistical and analytical advice and the interpretation and presentation of statistics for publications, media releases and formulating policy. Elizabeth was also involved in undertaking a programme of research projects aimed at increasing the awareness of the state of education within the London Borough of Havering.

Publications

Roorda, M., Bowen, E. and Watson, S. (2006). An Evaluation of the Principals’ Development and Planning Centre. Report for the Ministry of Education.

Watson, S., Bowen, E. (2005). Evaluation of Schools that Received Funds from the Second Language Learning Funding Pool (2004). Report for the Ministry of Education.

Watson, S., Van Wichen Miller, J. and Bowen, E. (2006). Literature Review Examining Key Factors that Motivate or Impede Adult Learners to Enrol and Remain in Literacy, Language and Numeracy Initiatives. Report for the Ministry of Social Development.