Elizabeth Okey

Elizabeth Okey is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community impact and corporate responsibility. Currently, at Wintrust Financial Corporation since March 2018, Elizabeth has advanced from Community Impact Manager to Vice President, overseeing initiatives that promote corporate citizenship. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Associate at Burson-Marsteller, where Elizabeth developed corporate narratives and managed international media campaigns. Elizabeth's background also features roles at Stand for Children, where fundraising and communications strategies were implemented, and Girls in the Game, focusing on youth development through sports and leadership. Elizabeth holds an M.B.A. in Management with a concentration in Social Innovation and Leadership from the University of Illinois Chicago and a B.A. from Kalamazoo College in Human Development and Social Relations, Political Science, and Women's Studies.