Dr. Lizabeth Fogel is a dedicated and results-oriented executive with over 25 years of proven success in business and academia, spearheading strategic development, fostering visionary leadership, and delivering impactful results within the corporate, media, education, and social impact sectors. Adept at crafting and executing forward-thinking strategies that drive organizational growth, market expansion, revenues, and operational excellence.
With a history as an established leader and adept collaborator, Lizabeth fosters partnerships, leveraging distinct working styles and problem-solving skills to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Her leadership fuels growth and maximizes individual potential. A dedicated listener and eager learner, she is a strategic thinker who forges connections and cultivates cross-sector relationships, leading to substantial, measurable achievements.
As President of LAFogel Consulting, Lizabeth currently advises media and educational organizations on strategy, learning content, and organizational development. Previously, as Vice President of Learning, Strategy, and Development at DoGoodery, LLC, she brought decades of transformative experience in educational media and program design. At USC's Center EDGE, she led global engagement initiatives that advanced sustainable innovation in education.
Previously, as the Director of Education at The Walt Disney Company, Lizabeth's role centered on collaboration with Imagineering, Studios, and Corporate Citizenship teams. She offered pivotal guidance to multiple business units and seamlessly integrated external partners into a collaborative environment. She was entrusted with the creative vision, integrity, and educational validity of the company's products and programs. This included initiatives such as Disneynature Educators' Guides, informal learning experiences at Shanghai Disneyland Resort, outreach content, and programs for films like Finding Dory, The Jungle Book, Inside Out, Big Hero 6, and the innovative Pixar in a Box—a collaboration between Pixar Animation Studios and Khan Academy—reaching millions of users annually.
In addition to her corporate accomplishments, Lizabeth serves as the Immediate Past Chair of the National Board for the American Camp Association and sits on the boards of Participate Learning and Makematic—organizations at the forefront of global education innovation. She holds a doctorate in organizational leadership and two master's degrees from Pepperdine University. Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing learning systems and building strong, mission-driven organizations.
Dr. Lizabeth Fogel is President of LAFogel Consulting, where she advises media and educational organizations on strategy, learning content, and organizational development. She previously held senior roles at The Walt Disney Company, USC's Center EDGE, and DoGoodery, and currently serves on the boards of Participate Learning and Makematic; she is also the Past Chair of the Board for the American Camp Association and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.
Dr. Lizabeth Fogel, President of LAFogel Consulting, advises media & education orgs on strategy, learning content, and org development. Former leader at Disney, USC EDGE, DoGoodery. Boards: Participate Learning, Makematic; past chair, ACA & P21.