Pearl Franz

Pearl Franz

Pearl joined Capitol News Illinois in September 2025, bringing over a decade of experience in design, photography, and multimedia production. Originally from the West Coast and now based in the Midwest, she studied Communication Design at Southern Illinois University, where she also explored photography, art history, and German. Her career began in public media at WSIU Public Broadcasting, where she contributed to a wide range of creative projects from rebranding campaigns and community engagement events to managing design workflows and mentoring student designers.