Elizabeth (Lizzy) Katz grew up in Huron, South Dakota. While in high school Lizzy was involved in Orchestra, Band, Track and Field, Volleyball, Softball, Key Club, and was the secretary for the National Honor Society. She graduated from Huron High School in 2014. After high school, Lizzy attended Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She is majoring in Secondary Biology Education with a Secondary Psychology Education minor. She enjoys the outdoors, sports, interacting with children, traveling, spending time with her family, and learning new things.