Liz Schmidt
Liz Schmidt is a maritime professional and nonprofit leader with over 15 years of experience in strategic operations, community programming, and industry advocacy. Co-founder and Director of Operations at Shipyard Supply USA, she manages logistics and supply chain operations for yachts over 100 feet.
Her hands-on maritime experience includes working on deck aboard yachts, providing her with a practical understanding of life and work at sea. Passionate about community impact, Liz volunteers as Treasurer of The Local Octopus Foundation. She also contributes to national drowning prevention efforts as part of the U.S. National Water Safety Plan’s Life Jacket Working Group.
She enjoys traveling and boating all over the world or exploring the picturesque waterways of her hometown, Fort Lauderdale, FL.