Board of Directors
The mission of Friends of the Everglades is to preserve, protect, and restore the only Everglades in the world.







As a former environmental land planner with the Lee County Department of Community Development and Lee County Commissioner (1988-2012) he remains a strong advocate for providing a balance between management of growth and responsible stewardship of our precious natural resources.
During his tenure on the Board of Lee County Commission, Commissioner Judah assumed a leadership role in the efforts to protect the Caloosahatchee and coastal estuaries by advocating for restoration of the historic southern flow-way to the Everglades and responsible management of Lake Okeechobee. He also served as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies of officials on issues pertaining to natural resource issues and throughout his career he has written articles, commentaries, and spoke on behalf of land and water issues affecting Southwest Florida.








Elizabeth graduated from University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science with a Master’s in Marine Affairs and Policy. Elizabeth also has an Executive MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
