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Elizabeth Burke Bryant, JD, is a Professor of Practice in Health Services, Policy & Practice at Brown University, where she is affiliated with the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute. With over 30 years of experience as a child advocate, Elizabeth has focused on advancing equitable policies and programs to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families. Under her leadership, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, the child advocacy organization she founded in 1994, gained national recognition for its efforts in health, education, child development, and economic security. Elizabeth played a pivotal role in establishing the RI Pre-K program and ensuring broad access to health insurance for children. Alongside her teaching duties, she has served as Co-Chair of the Partnership for America’s Children, a national network of child advocacy organizations, and has contributed to various child policy initiatives. Elizabeth earned a BA from the University of Vermont and a JD from the George Washington University Law School. Her contributions to child advocacy have been recognized by several awards, including USA TODAY’s 2023 Woman of the Year in Rhode Island.
Department: Department of Economics