Common Cause Illinois has named Elizabeth Grossman as its new executive director as it prepares for the 2024 election.

Grossman is an experienced attorney and policy leader with a host of experience in both fields. She has worked in the public and private sectors as an attorney, including several years as a litigator at the national law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. She also worked as a policy advisor for several nonprofits, including the AAPI Victory Alliance and Voting Rights Lab, as well as two presidential campaigns, including one campaign as policy director.

“My passion is to make sure we have an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. Although a lot of progress has been made in Illinois, we still have far to go, particularly when it comes to money in politics, transparency, corruption, and fair maps. I am excited to work together with the community and coalition partners to continue Common Cause’s mission to be a voice for the people,” said Elizabeth Grossman, Common Cause Illinois Executive Director.

Grossman most recently comes from State Voices, where she served as Deputy Policy Director. She graduated from Claremont McKenna College and the University of Michigan Law School and clerked for Judge J. Curtis Joyner in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

“Elizabeth has a passion that our democracy continues to work for us, the people. Illinois has a long, dreadful history of corruption and campaign finance issues. I have full confidence that Elizabeth will be a great leader for the thousands of Common Cause Illinois members who continue to work to hold elected officials accountable and to make our democracy better for all people,” said Jay Young, Senior Director of Voting and former Common Cause Illinois Executive Director.

“Elizabeth has the experience, skills, and drive to make Illinois a more inclusive democracy that works for the people. This is an exciting new chapter for Common Cause Illinois,” said Sonal Shah Advisory Board Member, Institute of Politics, University of Chicago.