Erin Pophal (she/her/hers) joins the Center on Poverty and Community Development at the Mandel School with a diverse professional background spanning community engagement with the Illinois Senate, corporate law compliance at Jones Day Law Firm, and entrepreneurial creative direction. She holds a Master of Nonprofit Organizations from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Fine Arts from Loyola University Chicago. Passionate about the arts and its intersections with social policy and community impact, Erin recently served as Development Manager of the local publication CAN Journal, coordinating grants and donor relations. Erin is excited to be back at the Mandel School in support of the Poverty Center and its mission of fostering community growth and well-being.