Dear Colleagues,

The Campbell Foundation would like to introduce Elias “Eli” Franzen, who joined the Foundation in early September as the Civic Engagement Fellow.

Before joining the Foundation, Eli worked on various environmental topics in the non-profit sector. These experiences include drinking water policy analysis, clean energy advocacy, and mapping air pollution as it relates to environmental justice. He graduated in the spring of 2022 with a BA from Carleton College, where he studied Environmental Studies and History. While at Carleton, his senior thesis in History examined water pollution, public health, and community action in 19th-century Boston.

Through his two-year fellowship, Eli will explore prospective grantee and partner organizations and actively engage with stakeholders and funding partners to further define our Civic Engagement Program.  We are delighted to have Eli onboard and thrilled to continue the Chesapeake Fellowship Program.

Please join me in welcoming Eli to the Chesapeake Bay conservation community.

Best,

Julie Hester

Program Director, Civic Engagement