THE TEAM

LIZ HOULIHAN, PRINCIPAL, has extensive fundraising experience in Chicago. Currently, as principal of LBH Chicago, she oversees the fundraising consulting and strategy for multiple political committees and non-profits. Liz began her political career working for Obama for America in the 2008 election and on the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee. Before that, she worked in education and has five years of experience teaching in Illinois and California. Liz has a Master of Science in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University and a B.A. in Psychology from George Washington University.

LAUREN CVENGROS, PROJECTS DIRECTOR, graduated from DePaul University in 2013 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Art Media and Design. As the Projects Director for LBH, Lauren spearheads fundraising strategy, event development, and branding initiatives for State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Additionally, Lauren is active in the community as a Race Committee Member for Strides for Peace’s Race Against Gun Violence and a volunteer with Back on My Feet’s St. Leonard’s Ministries team. In her free time, Lauren enjoys freelancing as a graphic designer, running the 606, and reading Obama’s book list.

MIKAYLA CIESIL, PROJECTS ASSISTANT, is a senior at Loyola University Chicago with an interest and growing knowledge in politics, law, and environmental justice. She will graduate in May of 2020 with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Environmental Policy. In her free time, she enjoys making music and is the president of Loyola’s women’s a cappella group, The Silhouettes.