Elizabeth Moore

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Deputy Director, Solutions at The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

As Deputy Director for K-12 Solutions at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Elizabeth Moore leads strategies to improve math education for underserved students. Her work is informed by an 18-year tenure at Pearson, culminating as VP of Learning Research and Design, and her career beginnings as a teacher. She is a Pearson Certified Innovator.

Elizabeth is a former middle and high school English teacher who remains passionate about effective instructional design. She focuses on developing students personal and social capabilities to support their success in school and life. She currently resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband.

She once designed a memorable vocabulary lesson where students physically placed words on a string across a wall to debate their nuanced connotations.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Full Of Energy

Informal

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.  They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

K-12 Math Reform
Leads investments and strategies at the Gates Foundation to create exponential change in math instruction, focusing on real-world applications and postsecondary success.
Equitable Education
Her work explicitly targets ensuring Black, Latino, and students experiencing poverty have access to high-quality, rigorous, and joyful math learning experiences.
Learning Research & Design
With over 30 years of experience, she previously led Pearson's Learning Research and Design team, focusing on evidence-based frameworks for educational products.

Media Appearances

Elizabeth has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2022
Deputy Director, Solutions at The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
9-2020 - 11-2022
Vice President, Learning Research and Design at Pearson at Pearson
1-2014 - 9-2020
Director, School Improvement, Global Schools at Pearson
2010 - 2014
Senior Educator Effectiveness Research & Strategy Specialist at Pearson North America
2004 - 2010
Senior Program Manager at Pearson

Education

Education details unavailable from Tufts University

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Exp : 22 Location : Austin, Texas, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Deputy Director, Solutions at The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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Insights For Selling To Elizabeth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Elizabeth is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Elizabeth

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Elizabeth move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Elizabeth take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Elizabeth

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