Elizabeth Franklin

Elizabeth Franklin has a diverse work experience in various roles and positions.

Elizabeth started their career as an intern at the Office of U.S. Senator Barack Obama in 2007. Later in 2007, they worked as an intern at AARP, where they conducted research on health care and financial security and assisted in coordinating community health fairs and college campus rallies.

In 2008, they joined the Chicago Lights Center for Life and Learning as a Member Relations Coordinator. In this role, they created a Membership Committee and worked with a Committee of marketing professionals to develop a marketing strategy to attract more men and younger members.

Starting from 2010, Elizabeth worked at The Army and Navy Club, initially as a Member Services Assistant, where they handled administrative tasks and eventually took on event planning responsibilities. Elizabeth was promoted to Special Projects Coordinator in 2012, where they wrote articles for the newsletter, assisted with events, and contributed to the renovation of the clubhouse.

In 2014, they took on the role of Manager of Membership and Communications, responsible for membership inquiries, tracking members, and organizing a successful membership drive. Finally, in 2016, they became the Director of Membership, Marketing, and Communications, leading the Club's rebranding efforts, designing a new website, creating marketing materials, and developing a brand guide and marketing strategy, including social media.

Throughout their career, Elizabeth has showcased their skills in communication, marketing, event planning, and team coordination.

Elizabeth Franklin holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Illinois Springfield. Elizabeth also has a graduate certificate in Political Psychology from The George Washington University. In addition, they obtained a Master's degree in Political Studies from the University of Illinois Springfield, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Illinois Chicago.