Freelance writer and project manager Liz Harrop (nee Willmott) has 17 years experience managing communication campaigns in the corporate, non-governmental and inter-governmental sectors.

Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, and with a Masters Degree in Human Rights and Social Change, Liz specialises in public awareness activity for human rights projects.

An experienced TV and radio spokesperson, Liz runs training workshops on PR disciplines such as media interview techniques and Crisis PR.

"Liz's pace of ideas, imagination and productive work far surpasses that of any colleague I have worked with and she allows nothing to jade her drive, zest and extraordinary energy." Ramu Damodaran, Chief, Civil Society Service, United Nations New York

"I was consistently impressed by Liz's creativeness and accuracy, as well as her overall professionalism. She is a pleasure to work with." Mark Lattimer, Communications Director Amnesty International UK

"Liz managed the challenges of a campaign run in over 60 countries with multiple NGOs, with consummate skill and ease. Her human rights knowledge means Liz is not only well equipped for such challenges, but she's also an absolute pleasure to work with." Kate Norgrove, Communications Manager Global Movement for Children

"Liz is outstanding in many respects.  She has excellent time management skills and productivity, is a strong strategist and writes clearly and concisely on the most complex of issues. A really good team worker who leads and directs well, Liz is a loyal, hardworking, flexible and lively person." Helen Harper, Director Hope and Homes for Children

"Besides proven talents and professional skills, Liz's commitment to results and her ethical approach to assignments and working relations make the real difference." Marco Sebastiani, Manager Confirmec SpA, for the European Union's Public Procurement Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina