Elizabeth (Liz) Schopfer is an LPC and Certified School Counselor and works as a Mental Health Counselor in the Pine Hill School District. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision through Capella University. Ms. Schopfer has a BA in Psychology with Distinction and a Certificate in Spanish from the University of Pennsylvania in 2013. In addition to a M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Mental Health Services in 2014 and a M.Phil.Ed. in Professional Counseling in 2015 also from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked in the areas of crisis intervention, community behavioral health, in-home family therapy, and program supervision. Ms. Schopfer has presented on various topics to diverse audiences including clinicians, the NJ Department of Education, Crisis Intervention Teams, first responders, and school communities. She is passionate about addressing both individual and systemic needs, consistently advocating for changes in policies to better increase equitable access to care in the least restrictive environment. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing pickleball, and relaxing at the shore (or "beach" for the non-New Jersey residents).