Elizabeth Griffith

Elizabeth Griffith is an independent scholar whose research has centered on early modern Europe. She has presented many papers at academic conferences in the U.S. and Europe, including the Renaissance Society of America, the Medieval Academy of America, and the European Business History Association; has two chapters and a book review in academic volumes forthcoming; and works actively with the Medici Archives Program. She has also given many adult education lectures, at the Smithsonian and on cruise ships. In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement she began doing racial equity consulting work, researching the history of slavery and its aftermath in the United States, as well as the history of Hispanic and Asian Americans. Earlier in her career she worked in museums and public broadcasting. She received her doctorate from Georgetown University.