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Lizzie Roehrs

Former Digital Engagement Producer

Lizzie Roehrs is a graduate of the University of Illinois in Springfield. Her work is featured in the Community Voices program for NPR Illinois. Her passion is human interest stories. In addition to producing Community Voices, Lizzie also worked in development for NPR Illinois as a graphic designer and social media expert. 

She holds a degree in Communication with a focus in Mass Media. She is also a photographer and worked as the official photgrapher for the Springfield Sliders baseball team. 

Lizzie used her experience at NPR Illinois to join the UIUC Engineering Department in 2018.