Elizabeth Cronin

Elizabeth Cronin is an accomplished attorney, mediator, and leader with more than three decades of experience advancing justice and victim services at the state and national levels. She currently serves as Associate Academic Program Director at the National Mass Violence Center, housed at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she leads efforts to expand access to evidence-based resources for survivors and communities impacted by mass violence. In this role, she works to strengthen national preparedness through research, training, and cross-sector collaboration, ensuring that survivors receive trauma-informed, victim-centered support.

Prior to joining the National Mass Violence Center, Elizabeth spent over ten years as Director of the New York State Office of Victim Services, where she oversaw funding and policy for hundreds of victim assistance programs across the state. Earlier in her career, she served as Director of the Office of Legal Affairs for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and as a Circuit Mediator with the Tenth Circuit, where she built a reputation for fairness, problem-solving, and collaborative resolution. In addition to her professional leadership, she has served on the boards of organizations such as Hope’s Door, End Violence Against Women International, and the National Organization of Victim Assistance, reflecting her lifelong commitment to advocacy.

Elizabeth holds a J.D. from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and advanced training in coaching from New York University. A sought-after speaker and mentor, she combines her legal expertise with a deep understanding of trauma, resilience, and organizational leadership. Whether shaping policy, guiding institutions, or working directly with survivors, Elizabeth brings empathy, vision, and dedication to creating systems that promote healing and long-term recovery.