Elizabeth Clark
M.Ed., CEFP, ProFM, CIG
Education & IT Manager
Pennsylvania State University
Four-Year Higher Ed Institution
Original Join Date: 2025
Professional Bio
Elizabeth (Beth) Clark is a Certified Educational Facilities Professional and ProFM who serves as the Education & IT Manager for the Penn State's Facilities Engineering Institute. She is widely respected for her leadership-focused approach to facilities education and for delivering practical, relevant content that supports the success of facilities professionals, teams, and organizations.
Beth brings more than two decades of experience in facilities and administration to her work as an educator and speaker. Prior to her current role, she spent 18 years with Penn State’s Office of Physical Plant, where she supported complex operational, financial, and organizational initiatives.
A frequent presenter at conferences, Beth’s work is grounded in a personal mission to nurture success: creating environments where individuals, teams, and organizations can learn, grow, and thrive. This philosophy informs her teaching, leadership development work, and approach to professional education.
Beth is deeply engaged in advancing the profession through service and leadership. She serves on the Board of Directors for APPA’s Certification Program and previously served as APPA’s VP for Professional Development prior to the organization’s governance changes. She is a Past President of APPA’s Eastern Region and the Keystone Chapter, and a former Eastern Region VP for Annual Meetings. Her contributions have been recognized with APPA’s Meritorious Service Award, as well as ERAPPA’s Rising Star, Meritorious Service, and President’s Awards. Beth is a graduate of APPA’s Institute for Facilities Management and Leadership Academy and serves on the Academy faculty.
Outside of her professional work, Beth is a PA Master Naturalist and an NAI Certified Interpretive Guide. She and her husband Chris live on a small homestead in central PA, where they produce maple syrup. Beth enjoys cooking and baking, gardening, hiking, and being a proud rockstar aunt to her niece Mallorie and nephew Liam.
Beth brings more than two decades of experience in facilities and administration to her work as an educator and speaker. Prior to her current role, she spent 18 years with Penn State’s Office of Physical Plant, where she supported complex operational, financial, and organizational initiatives.
A frequent presenter at conferences, Beth’s work is grounded in a personal mission to nurture success: creating environments where individuals, teams, and organizations can learn, grow, and thrive. This philosophy informs her teaching, leadership development work, and approach to professional education.
Beth is deeply engaged in advancing the profession through service and leadership. She serves on the Board of Directors for APPA’s Certification Program and previously served as APPA’s VP for Professional Development prior to the organization’s governance changes. She is a Past President of APPA’s Eastern Region and the Keystone Chapter, and a former Eastern Region VP for Annual Meetings. Her contributions have been recognized with APPA’s Meritorious Service Award, as well as ERAPPA’s Rising Star, Meritorious Service, and President’s Awards. Beth is a graduate of APPA’s Institute for Facilities Management and Leadership Academy and serves on the Academy faculty.
Outside of her professional work, Beth is a PA Master Naturalist and an NAI Certified Interpretive Guide. She and her husband Chris live on a small homestead in central PA, where they produce maple syrup. Beth enjoys cooking and baking, gardening, hiking, and being a proud rockstar aunt to her niece Mallorie and nephew Liam.
Organization
Parent: Pennsylvania State University
200 Physical Plant Bldg University Park, PA 16802-1120
8148655770