Executive Director
Erin Franken
M.A. '07 - TESOL - Monterey Institute of International Studies
B.A '03 - English - University of Illinois
Erin Franken is an educator and international engagement professional whose career has spanned higher education and cross-cultural communication. She has taught and led academic initiatives at Illinois State University, Western Illinois University, and Illinois Central College. Additionally, she has served as a U.S. Department of State - English Language Fellow in Turkey, teaching at the University of Gaziantep in partnership with Georgetown University. She has experience fostering international collaboration within diverse learning communities.
Board of Directors - 2026-27
Executive Officers
- President - Trevor Nigus
- President Elect - Katherine Swise
- Immediate Past President - Lawrence Tangle
- Treasurer - Laura Mayernich
- Secretary - Carolyne Wilhelm
Directors
- Angela Weck
- Joshua Zulu
- Julia Ghantous
- John McCabe
- Katherine Swise
- Cherie Murphy
- Dr. Barbara Ribbens
- Chris Doscotch
- Cameron Horn
- Christopher Kaergard
- Dr. Leslie McKnight
