Elizabeth Coulson

For the English novelist, see Elizabeth Kerr Coulson.
Elizabeth Coulson
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 17th district
In office
1997 - 2011
Preceded byGregg Goslin
Succeeded byDaniel Biss
Personal details
Born (1954-09-08) September 8, 1954 (age 70)
Hastings, Nebraska
Political partyRepublican
SpouseWilliam
ResidenceGlenview, Illinois
ProfessionPhysical Therapist

Elizabeth Coulson (born September 8, 1954) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 17th district from 1997 to 2011.

Personal background

Born in Hastings, Nebraska, Coulson received a B.S. in education from the University of Kansas in 1976, an ACPT in Physical Therapy from the Northwestern University Medical School in 1977 and an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University in 1985. From 1981 until 2002, she was an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the Chicago Medical School and rose to become the department chair. Coulson also received an ABD in Health Policy and Administration from the University of Illinois in 2004.[1]

Political career

Coulson was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1996. She succeeded Gregg Goslin who was appointed as a caretaker after Kevin Hanrahan resigned during his first term.[2] She ran for the Illinois's 10th congressional district seat being vacated by Mark Kirk, but lost to Bob Dold in the February 2nd, 2010, primary election. She backed Republican candidate Hamilton Chang, in his unsuccessful bid to replace her in the Illinois House of Representatives in the 17th district.[3] On March 5, 2021, Governor J. B. Pritzker appointed Coulson to the Illinois Human Rights Commission for a term ending January 16, 2025. As of June 16, 2021, her appointment is awaiting confirmation by the Illinois Senate.[4]

References

  1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. ^ Scobell, Beverley, ed. (March 15, 1996). "Names - New Rep for 57th". Illinois Issues. Springfield, Illinois: Sangamon State University. ISSN 0738-9663.
  3. ^ http://www.pioneerlocal.com/glenview/news/1810416,glenview-chang17th-100809-s1.article | Coulson backs Chang
  4. ^ Pritzker, J.B. (March 5, 2021). "Appointment Message 102-0008". Letter to Illinois Senate. Retrieved June 16, 2021.


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