Elizabeth Durkin

Elizabeth Durkin is an experienced professional in healthcare education and research, currently serving as the Manager of Healthcare Education and Counseling at AgeOptions since July 2020, overseeing the Avisery Program. Prior experience includes roles at the University of Chicago, where Elizabeth managed significant health equity projects funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and administered grants for the Finding Answers project. Additionally, Elizabeth held academic positions at Northwestern University, contributing as an Adjunct Lecturer and Assistant Research Professor in areas related to health services and mental health policy. Elizabeth holds a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Theology from the University of Notre Dame.