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.
• NLP Coach Practitioner
• Coaching
• New York University
• Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University- J.D.
• Fairfield University- B.A.
• APSCA
• US Sentencing Commission, Victim Advisory Group
• Women in Law Enforcement New York State
• End Violence Against Women International
• National Organization of Victim Assistance
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to working hard and staying dedicated to this field for nearly 40 years.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that you can do anything if you put your mind to it.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is simple: you can do it—never stop trying and never stop learning.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and greatest opportunities—in my field is finding ways to reach and help everyone in need, especially as I focus on preventing tragic events before they occur.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are staying dedicated to my field while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance.