Strong schools, stronger Somerville
Liz is passionate about locally focused leadership and student driven decisions. Understanding that students, families, and community members have unique needs, she is unafraid to ask tough questions, demand answers, and push for a concrete plan. She is committed to fighting for the changes our community needs to improve student outcomes.
Liz is a strong, unwavering voice for Somerville.
Liz Eldridge: Parent, Advocate, Volunteer, Emmy® Award-Winning Producer, and Dedicated Community Servant
Liz Eldridge knows firsthand that education isn’t just about learning—it’s about opportunity. It’s about changing the trajectory of a child’s life.
A dedicated advocate, community volunteer, and proud mom, Liz believes in the power of collaboration, transparency, and action to drive meaningful change. Whether through everyday conversations at drop-off and pickup or her leadership in Somerville SEPAC, she has spent years fiercely advocating for children, families, our community and our most vulnerable learners. Now, she is ready to bring that same passion, dedication, and urgency to fight for ALL students, families, educators, and community members - ensuring Somerville’s schools work for everyone.
Growing up as the oldest of four to a single mother on North Front Street in New Bedford, Liz learned early on the power of resilience, hard work, and community. Money was tight, but generosity was abundant. Her mother ran a food pantry out of their closet, making sure no neighbor went without. Giving back was a way of life.
For Liz, education was the key that opened doors. It was her way forward. She understands, on a deeply personal level, what it means for a child to rely on their school not just for learning, but a path to something greater. That understanding has shaped her entire approach to advocacy.
Liz moved to Somerville in 2008, fresh out of college, when it was still an affordable place to live. She built her life here, raising her family in a city she loves. But as she navigated Somerville’s public school system with her own children, she realized many families are struggling to have their voices heard and their student's needs met.
That’s why Liz stepped up, first as an advocate, then as Chair of the Somerville Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC), and now as a candidate for Ward 2 School Committee. She has worked to support families, elevate parent voices, and foster meaningful dialogue between parents, educators, and district leaders. She is passionate about ensuring Somerville leads the way in educational outcomes.
Liz’s commitment to equity and community impact extends beyond education. She is also an Emmy® Award-winning documentary producer, recognized for her work with the Somerville Community Corporation on a powerful film exploring affordable housing in Somerville. This documentary, which won in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category, highlights the systemic barriers to housing access, amplifies the voices of those directly affected, and advocates for real, lasting solutions.
Liz is deeply committed to service and community. Through her volunteer work for The Black Seed Writers, she is committed to supporting our unhoused and transient neighbors by sharing their stories and amplifying voices that are too often unheard. She also works part-time at a local food pantry, ensuring individuals facing food insecurity have access to proper nutrition and essential resources. Additionally, as a Fellow with The Peace Studio, Liz learned how to use storytelling and media as a medium to inspire hope, understanding, compassion and change.
Driving transformative social change, collaboration, strong advocacy, and inclusion is a commitment she upholds in every space she serves.
A soon-to-be 2025 Emerge Massachusetts alum, Liz is proud to have the opportunity to learn and grow in the political landscape alongside an amazing cohort of women also driving change. Liz's participation in the highly competitive six month, 70-hour Emerge training program is an example of her dedication to her work and community and is a commitment to the work that still needs to be done. Since it's founding, Emerge has trained over 4,000 women. Alumni have gone on to win 88% of their races, holding office at every level of government.
Relentless advocacy rooted in her experience as a community servant, leader and mother.
Liz knows first hand the challenges associated with navigate a complex educational system and she is committed to ensuring that other families don’t have to struggle for improved outcomes. She believes in building stronger partnerships between schools, families, and the community to create transparent, collaborative, and student-centered solutions.
“When we work together, we make change happen.”
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