Liz Garza
Finance Grants Manager
Favorite quote
"In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety."
Favorite Aspect of CFT
"Everyone is so fun and welcoming here! I enjoy being a part of an organization that can make a positive impact on the community on a wide scale, such as CFT."
Joined CFT
2024
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As a financial grants manager, Liz supports CFT’s Strategy & Insights and Philanthropy departments in financial matters, including grant application budgets, financial reporting requirements, financial modeling, and revenue analysis. For Educate Texas, Liz supports the Texas Impact Network and Higher Education and Workforce pillars.
Before joining CFT, Liz was a management analyst and contract compliance specialist for the City of Fort Worth. She’s also served as a programs and outcomes coordinator for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County and as a program intern at Girls Inc. of Tarrant County.
Liz holds a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of North Texas and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Liz’s Favorites
Cause
Animals, social causes, survivor advocacy programs
Local Restaurant
Kura Revolving Sushi, Casa del Vegano
Activity
I enjoy making costumes for Renaissance festivals, attending vendor/artisan craft markets, and being active — walking my dog, aerial silk classes, stage combat workshops.
