Elizabeth Murray-Belcaster, Workforce Development and Public Affairs Specialist for the Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund (EIWPF), was recognized as one of Illinois’ ‘Women to Watch’ during the fourth annual Emerging Women Leaders Conference in Springfield.

Illinois State Representative Brad Stephens, who nominated her for this honor, said “I invited Liz to attend the Women to Watch event because of her extraordinary leadership and impact at the intersection of military advocacy, workforce development, and public policy. As President of EMB Consultants, she has been a tireless champion for Veterans and military families, building nationwide partnerships that connect service members to meaningful careers. Her deep experience in coalition building, policy development, and civic engagement – combined with a proven track record of driving real change – makes her a standout leader and a true woman to watch.”

Murray-Belcaster has played a pivotal role in enhancing the International Union of Elevator Constructors Veterans Assistance Program (IUEC-VAP)’s outreach and effectiveness by including the team in meetings at the White House with Task Force Movement, a national Veterans initiative for which she serves as Executive Director. She has also engaged them in high-level advocacy meetings with the Secretary of the VA, along with the Assistant Secretary of Department of Labor VETS, as well as the AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council, the American Legion, the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, and other Veteran-invested communities.

Learn more about the work the IUEC-VAP is doing to help IUEC Veterans and their families by visiting the ElevatorInfo news blog here: https://www.elevatorinfo.org/iuec-vap-launches-local-area-veterans-committees/