Elisabeth joined Media Defence in 2022 as Coordinator of the Legal Network for Journalists at Risk, a collaborative platform to strengthen legal support to independent journalists and media outlets. In 2025 she transitioned to the grants team, as Grants Officer. In her role, Elisabeth manages and administers financial support to journalists facing legal action and block grants to partner organisations. Prior to joining Media Defence, she was a consultant on projects for a several freedom of expression organisations, including International Media Support and UNESCO. She worked for nearly two decades at the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), where she launched CPJ’s Journalist Assistance Program and Global Campaign against Impunity. She specialises in emergency assistance to journalists at risk and impunity.