Liz Westberg is originally educated as a Wildlife Ecologist, earning her B.S. from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Since transitioning to the Utility Arboriculture industry, she has earned the ISA Utility Specialist and Professional Utility Vegetation Management credentials. Liz has held several roles for Growth Solutions – a tree growth regulator application company – including operations, quality assurance, safety, technical training, and most recently business development; and has been speaking on tree and safety topics around the country. She was awarded the Will Nutter Silver Shield Award for safety contributions to the industry by the Utility Arborist Association in 2024.