Nice to meet you!
I’m Elizabeth Powell. The name shortens to either Eli or Liz; you can use both interchangeably. I’m a transportation planner from Minneapolis and I sometimes create college basketball things.
In 2021, I created the Men’s Basketball All-Time AP Poll, which statistically is the reason you’re on this site.
From November 2022 to November 2023, I published the Name-a-Day Calendar, a daily series in which I dove into the athletic nickname history of all 360+ Division I institutions.
I am genderfluid and use they/them pronouns.
Professional background
I am a transportation planner and have been certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners since June 2025. My specialty is non-automotive transportation with a focus on bicycle and pedestrian networks. I am also a staunch advocate for the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights and the acceptance of non-conforming gender identities in the workplace. I currently work for an engineering firm in the Twin Cities.
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina, 2021
Master of City and Regional Planning, Transportation
University of Minnesota, 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Geography + GIS/Urban Studies double minor
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