How can we combine the hard skills of design and the soft skills of humanity? How can we be expert citizens, but also citizen experts?

A designer, social innovator, and academic, Liz is an expert on sustainable design and spatial innovation in challenged urban environments globally. From designing shelters for immigrant day laborers in the U.S. to a water and health social enterprise for low-income Kenyans, Liz has a long history of engagement in the design for social impact movement.

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences.