Elin Thorlund

Elin Thorlund serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the American Association of Geographers since August 2019, previously holding roles such as Director of Strategic Planning and Programming, AAG Events Manager, and Meeting Specialist. Prior experience includes a Program Assistant position at Michigan State University, where Elin co-coordinated experiential learning programs and managed student processes. Earlier roles at the American Association of Geographers involved membership management and event organization for large annual meetings. Elin's diverse background includes education roles, library services, and customer service, all complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Michigan State University.