John Lankford

John Lankford is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in partnerships and policy communications, currently serving as Senior Director for Partnerships & Policy & Communications at Spin since June 2019. Lankford previously held roles such as Head of Campus Partnerships and Director of University Partnerships at Spin, and Senior Development Officer at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Other notable positions include Bikeways Campaign Manager at Active Transportation Alliance, Co-Founder & Development Director at Walk Bike Transit, and various leadership roles in political campaigns. Lankford holds an M.S. in Marketing Analytics & Communication from the Illinois Institute of Technology, an Executive Education certificate in Human Centered Design from the Institute of Design, and a B.A. in Political Science from DePaul University.