Retired engineering manager, Intel Corporation and contract grant writer for Idaho STEM Ecosystem, a division of Idaho Business for Education
College of Engineering
Elizabeth graduated from Boise State University in 1987 with Distinguished Honors from the university’s honors program, earning a Bachelor’s in Mathematics. During her time at Boise State, she interned at Micron Technology in the information technology department as a programmer. She earned her Master’s in Computer Science from Washington State University in 1989.
Elizabeth’s career began in the software industry, where she specialized in software development tools—essential technologies engineers use to create applications. She started at small companies focused on tools for embedded systems before joining Intel Corporation in 2000. At Intel, Elizabeth spent two decades on the software development tools team, holding various roles in customer success, engineering management, project management and business operations, working with global engineering teams. She retired from Intel in 2020.
After retirement, Elizabeth shifted her focus to grant writing, dedicating her skills to securing funding for STEM education and career initiatives for Idaho’s K-12 students. She has worked with the Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation and currently contracts with the Idaho STEM Ecosystem. Elizabeth and her husband Eric are passionate about supporting students pursuing higher education, funding scholarships in computer science, engineering and nursing at Boise State and Washington State University. Elizabeth also serves on the board of directors for the Washington State University Foundation.
About the Distinguished Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is awarded to extraordinary alumni who have enhanced the reputation of the university by making a difference in the world through daily impact in their companies or chosen profession, communities, and for Boise State University. Presented during Homecoming.
Anyone can submit a nomination, and the deadline for fall awards is March 1. Please fill out the online nomination form online and include a letter describing the nominee’s qualifications and why they should be selected, a resume or bio of the nominee and two letters of reference for the nominee.
Distinguished Alumni Service Award
The Distinguished Alumni Service Award honors extraordinary and inspirational recipients for their outstanding dedication and commitment to volunteer service for the university and/or the Alumni Association (in addition to achievements in their chosen profession.) The recipient should be an inspiration to the campus community.
Anyone can submit a nomination, and the deadline for fall awards is March 1. Please fill out the online nomination form online and include a letter describing the nominee’s qualifications and why they should be selected, a resume or bio of the nominee and two letters of reference for the nominee.
Nominate an Alum
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an alum. Every year, the Alumni Association honors excellence by bestowing a number of awards to alumni with outstanding achievements. These individuals exemplify the loyalty, passion and innovation found in all dedicated Broncos. Honorees are recognized at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala during Homecoming. Nominations are due March 1.
