Legal Aid Chicago
A. Elliot Besmann is an experienced professional in accounting and development coordination, currently serving as an Accountant at Legal Aid Chicago since August 2022. Previously, A. Elliot held the position of Development Coordinator at Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, where responsibilities included managing the Raiser's Edge donor database, supporting gift reconciliation, and overseeing fundraising initiatives. A. Elliot has a strong background in donor database management, marketing systems, and digital communications, with notable roles at Thresholds, Creative Circle, and Interfaith Youth Core. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Asheville.
Legal Aid Chicago
For more than 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago (formerly LAF) has provided free legal services in civil matters to Cook County residents living in poverty and other vulnerable members of our community--including seniors, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence.