Liz Willock is a Strategic Partner at Advarra, having joined the organization eight years ago. With extensive experience as a seasoned IRB Board member, bioethics consultant, and a background in pharmaceuticals, she is committed to improving health access and equity – a dedication that spans more than two decades. Liz has collaborated with community and academic groups to enhance healthcare access, ensure that end-of-life wishes are honored, facilitate caring conversations among diverse communities, advocate for clinical trial participation, and much more.
Liz holds a master’s in philosophy (Applied Health Care Ethics) from Loyola University Chicago and a bachelor’s in science from Northwestern University. She resides in southwestern Michigan, 70 miles from Chicago, and has three adult children with whom she spends most of her free time, family sport competition, and travel adventures.