She adds that her role pushes her to think outside the box and stay ahead through lots of reading, research and understanding new trends.
Her humble roots push her to fight for the oppressed at every step of her career.
"Being a child of civil servants who were posted all over the country, including in Nairobi and rural towns in northern and central Kenya, I grew up witnessing first-hand the injustices faced by vulnerable and minority groups - especially girls and women, she says of the hard lessons she learnt growing up.
"From girls being denied an education and married off so that their bride price could be used to educate their brothers; to women being denied the right to own land; to the reverse ageism and outright sexism that suppresses the contributions of young women in the workplace, all around us are reminders of a world in which injustice is the norm. That is what ignites my passion to advocate for equality and justice for all, in my day-to-day work."
Women rarely speak up at the workplace, Lizz notes with concern, urging young women to speak up, and confidently, regardless of odds faced.
And even though she is a leader at work and in every space she occupies, her family grounds her and remains her biggest motivation. She says on the phone that even though she is a corporate queen, she still loves to be in her feminine energy when at home, where she dots on her family and enjoys cooking for them.
"I have learned from my husband how to not give up even while in a tough situation. The essence is to go through the grind and to know how to counter those challenges," Lizz adds.
"My mother is also a source of inspiration. Knowing exactly where to push hard and where to slow down is something I have imbibed from her. You don't have to react to every situation - as she always puts it. From my son, I have learnt to just enjoy life and relish in the moment!"
SHE IS A MOTHER
A scroll through Maureen Waititu's social media and one of the first things you will notice about her is that she is a mother.
On special days, like birthdays, the children are often all dressed up, have fresh haircuts and all, and are on their way to an adventure of a lifetime.
From staycations to vacations, to elaborate parties, down to the big warm hugs; her two young sons get all their mother's love showered on them.
Years after her bravery and resilience, more women today are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in.
There are more women activists than ever before, and whenever there is a need to stand up for women's rights, the ladies are relentless. Take, for example, the movement that came after a wave of horrific femicide reports in Kenya early this year.
Women's groups rallied citizens against gender-based violence, using hashtags across social media including #StopKillingUs, #EndFemicideKe, and #TotalShutDownKe.
Thousands of women took to the streets to march in protest, bringing international attention to the plight of Kenyan women.