Carolyn Waller Gordon

Carolyn Waller Gordon currently serves as a Corporate Communications Partner at Carle Health, where responsibilities include developing communication strategies, writing patient success stories, and managing media interactions. Previous experience includes serving as Communications Manager for Woodland CCSD 50, where Carolyn fostered relationships with stakeholders and created engaging content for various communications platforms. At Lake County Health Department, Carolyn worked as a Media Specialist, developing content for multiple programs and managing media relations. Additionally, experience as Community Relations Director for Warren Township High School District involved enhancing public transparency and collaboration on student projects. Carolyn began a journalism career as a reporter for Daily Herald - Paddock Publications, covering education, finance, and government, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and English from Eastern Illinois University.