Liz Schmidt

Executive Director at Women Offshore Foundation

Speaker

Liz Schmidt is an accomplished maritime professional and nonprofit executive with extensive experience across the marine and yachting sectors. As Executive Director of the Women Offshore Foundation, she oversees strategic initiatives that strengthen workforce development, expand industry partnerships, and enhance support services for mariners worldwide. Her leadership has advanced organizational efficiency, broadened community engagement, and reinforced the foundation’s role as a respected resource within the global maritime community.Liz’s background spans vessel operations, business development, and organizational transformation. She holds a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential and has served aboard passenger ferries and private yachts, gaining practical experience in vessel handling, crew coordination, and guest services. Her entrepreneurial work includes guiding the growth and operational refinement of Shipyard Supply USA, as Managing Partner where she led a comprehensive rebrand and implemented systems that support long-termscalability.A recognized voice within the maritime sector, Liz contributes regularly to industry events, professional forums, and leadership discussions. She speaks on topics related to organizational strategy, mariner support, and the evolving needs of the offshore and yachting workforce.Liz resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and enjoys recreational boating and traveling whenever possible.