Elizabeth A. Evans

Elizabeth A. Evans is an experienced professional currently serving as the Director of Strategy & Special Projects at The Ark and as a TA Program Coach at YouthBuild USA, where Elizabeth A. focuses on comprehensive youth development and employment programs. Previously, Elizabeth held leadership roles including Director at The Kennedy Forum Illinois, where advocacy for mental health equity was prioritized, and CEO of Bluestem Communications, which supports environmental efforts. Elizabeth also served as Executive Strategist at Illinois Legal Aid Online and as a Senior Advisor at Mission Measurement, enhancing nonprofit impact. As the founder of The VIVA Project, Elizabeth focused on transforming public policy involvement for educators. With an extensive background in nonprofit management, governance, and strategic planning, Elizabeth has a JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan.