Elizabeth Schmitz

Elizabeth Schmitz leads the Shareholder Activism practice at RosettiStarr, equipping activist investors with the bespoke intelligence required to launch and win high-stakes shareholder campaigns. By conducting deep-dive analyses into board compositions, executive track records, and corporate governance structures, Elizabeth uncovers the critical vulnerabilities and reputational risks that drive strategic influence. She partners seamlessly with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of an engagement, translating raw corporate intelligence into tailored, actionable strategies for contested situations, proxy fights, and special situations research. Elizabeth holds an M.A. from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and a B.A. from the University of Virginia.

BA, University of Virginia
MA, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service