Two new members join Elon Alumni Board

The EAB has selected two new members to serve three-year terms — Beth Clingaman ’95 and Stephanie Marken ’08.

The Elon Alumni Board (EAB) acts as a key link between the university administration and the alumni body. On an individual basis and collectively as a Board, the EAB provides advice, counsel and perspective to staff and leadership on a wide range of strategic issues facing the University.

New members’ first meeting with the full board will be on Friday, May 2 as part of Alumni Awards Weekend.

Beth Clingaman ’95
Beth is the Vice President of Foundation and Community Engagement at Trilogy Health Services, a senior living community with locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Prior to this role, she served as Vice President for Advancement at Sacred Heart Schools Louisville, a private K-12 school for women.

Beth received her bachelor’s degree in political science and government from Elon. Since graduating, she served as a member of her Reunion Committees for both her 20th and 25th reunions and has been an Elon Day volunteer several times. Beth and her husband, Michael, reside in Louisville, Kentucky and have two children.

Stephanie Marken ’08
Stephanie is a senior partner at Gallup leading its U.S. custom research division, which includes research programs Gallup performs on behalf of foundations, agencies, corporations and higher education institutions. Prior to joining Gallup, she was a researcher in the education division at Westat, a research firm specializing in complex social science studies for the federal government, state agencies and foundations.

Stephanie received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Elon and her master’s degree in survey research from the University of Connecticut. She has served as an Elon volunteer in several capacities including as a Peer Agent and currently as a member of the President’s Round Table. Elon recognized her with a Top 10 Under 10 award in 2018. Stephanie and her husband, Brett Laduzinsky, reside in Alexandria, Virginia.