Liz Ross, Portfolio Manager, leads the portfolio of innovative projects across the state of New Jersey with her passion for education issues and her experience in the philanthropic landscape.
Liz has spent almost 20 years in the non-profit sector. Prior to joining Overdeck Family Foundation, she was the Director of Outreach at Bedtime Math Foundation, expanding the impact of the organization’s work across the country. Previously, she served as the Director of Development at Mass Mentoring Partnership in Boston and a Development Officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Liz holds a B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University and served as the Captain of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Team. Born and raised in New Jersey, she and her husband are now raising their two daughters in the Garden State, where she enjoys cooking with her kids while they attempt to teach her the latest hip hop moves.
Meet our team.
Overdeck Family Foundation’s team is composed of a dedicated group of individuals who share a passion for improving the future of education in the U.S. We are teachers, parents, academics, and data analysts who are driven by the desire to find and scale innovative, cost-effective, and evidence-based programs and solutions that will improve children’s lives for generations to come.