Friends of the Chicago River

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Address: 411 S Wells St #800, Chicago, IL 60607 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM Wednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday9AM–5PMTuesday9AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (312) 939-0490: : Category: : : : Place name: : Website: Website: http://www.chicagoriver.org/ Category: Non-Profit Organization Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a questionBe the first to ask a question

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Friends of the Chicago River Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Luciana Bonifazi Luciana Bonifazi Greater Chicago Area Details
Luciana Bonifazi's Friends of the Chicago River Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Outreach and Events Associate at Friends of the Chicago River
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   April 2015 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   January 2015 - April 2015
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.   November 2012 - September 2014
The Joffrey Ballet  May 2008 - November 2012
Tenner, Paskal and Rudnicke Casting   January 2009 - April 2009
ComedySportz Chicago  February 2008 - December 2008
ComedySportz Chicago  May 2007 - July 2008
Apartment Savvy Chicago   May 2005 - February 2008

Skills
Stage Lighting, Theatre, Acting, Entertainment, Improvisation, Performing Arts, Stage, Sales, Musical Theatre, Singing, Photography, Drama, Casting, Photoshop, Editing, Fundraising, Production Managment, Nonprofits, Event Management, Training, Theatrical Production, Public Speaking, Film Production, Arts Administration, Marketing, Video, Social Networking, Video Production, Short Films, Dance, Choreography, Comedy, Event Planning, Festivals, Music, Voice Acting, Social Media, Voice Over, Creative Direction, Art, Plays, Leadership, Directing, Writing, Creative Writing, Live Events, Shakespeare, Stage Management

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Psychology, Theatre, 3.63 graduating GPA

Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2009
Master, Arts, Entertainment and Media Management, 3.95 graduating GPA

University of Sussex   2006 — 2006
None, Psychology Study Abroad Program

Trinity High School   1999 — 2003
International Baccalaureate Diploma, 5.0 graduating GPA, Valedictorian

Joni Marzalik Joni Marzalik Greater Chicago Area Details
Joni Marzalik's Friends of the Chicago River Experience June 2003 - August 2007
Job Biologist (Midwest ecology/restoration ecology, education)
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Imbibe Beverage Flavor Lab   November 2014 - Present
Pilcher Park Nature Center   November 2013 - February 2014
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo  April 2013 - November 2013
Lyman Woods Interpretive Center   March 2013 - September 2013
Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University   June 2010 - February 2013
Forest Preserve District of Cook County  August 2007 - June 2010
Friends of the Chicago River   June 2003 - August 2007

Skills
Ecology, Teaching, Environmental Education, Biology, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Project Planning, Environmental Science, Grant Writing, GIS, Environmental Awareness, Newsletters, Grants, Curriculum Design, Training, Science, Statistics, Museums, Management, Teacher Training, Time Management, use of Microsoft Office..., Basic Office Skills, Data Entry, Writing, Prescribed Burning, Local Flora/Fauna ID, Assessing Local..., Plantings, Greenhouse

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1999 — 2001
Master of Science (MS), Biological Sciences/Ecology and Evolution Group

Benedictine University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General

Mark Hauser Mark Hauser Chicago, Illinois Details
Mark Hauser's Friends of the Chicago River Experience September 2007 - Present
Job Education Manager at Friends of the Chicago River
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   September 2007 - Present
Spring Brook Nature Center   December 2000 - July 2006
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation  June 1997 - October 2000
International Youth Organization   November 1995 - November 1996
Peace Corps  August 1990 - October 1992

Skills
Community Outreach, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Editing, Environmental Education, Public Speaking, Program Management, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Conservation Issues, Curriculum Development, Outdoor Education, Science Education, Workshop Facilitation

Education
The Ohio State University   1993 — 1995
Master of Science (MS), Natural Resources

Wittenberg University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geology/Geography

Lee Sova-Claypool Lee Sova-Claypool Chicago, Illinois Details
Lee Sova-Claypool's Friends of the Chicago River Experience May 2011 - September 2011
Job Digital Campaigns Associate at Everytown for Gun Safety
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Everytown for Gun Safety  March 2015 - Present
270 Strategies  August 2014 - Present
270 Strategies  January 2014 - July 2014
The White House  August 2013 - January 2014
Obama for America  May 2012 - September 2012
University of Michigan School of Social Work  November 2011 - April 2012
Center on Wrongful Convictions  May 2011 - September 2011
Friends of the Chicago River   May 2011 - September 2011
Fitness Formula Clubs  2008 - 2011

Skills
Email Strategy, Email Management, Email Newsletter Design, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Writing, Editing, Social Media, Political Campaigns, Research, Scheduling Management, Event Management, Logistics, Grassroots Organizing, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Communication, Creative Writing, Blogging, Journalism

Education
University of Michigan   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies--Global Environment & Health

Abigail Lantz Abigail Lantz Greater Chicago Area Details
Abigail Lantz's Friends of the Chicago River Experience July 2010 - December 2012
Job Intern, U.S. Embassy in Paris at U.S. Department of State
Industry Public Policy
Experience
U.S. Department of State   February 2015 - May 2015
MacArthur Foundation  October 2014 - January 2015
Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel  June 2014 - August 2014
United States Senate  June 2013 - July 2013
Friends of the Chicago River   July 2010 - December 2012

Skills
Politics, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Social Media, Political Science, Editing, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Fundraising, Policy, Leadership

Education
UNC Chapel Hill   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Public Policy

Claire Van Winkle Claire Van Winkle Chicago, Illinois Details
Claire Van Winkle's Friends of the Chicago River Experience September 2014 - January 2015
Job Freelance Textile Designer
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Freelance  2011 - Present
The Road Less Traveled  April 2015 - August 2015
Patagonia  November 2014 - May 2015
Friends of the Chicago River   September 2014 - January 2015
Teaching and Inspiring Environmental Stewardship   2013 - 2014
Uncle Dan's  April 2012 - August 2013
Environmental Studies and Research Program   January 2013 - May 2013
Champps  April 2011 - August 2011
University of Michigan  2010 - 2011

Skills
Photoshop, Program Management, Sales, Research, Retail, Illustrator, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Environmental Education, Data Analysis, Environmental Research, Spanish

Education
University of Michigan   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Studies and Creative Writing

New Trier Township High School   2007 — 2010

Larry Kaplan Larry Kaplan Greater Chicago Area Details
Larry Kaplan's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 2007 - Present
Job Chief Executive Officer
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Impossible Objects (since June 2014)   July 2009 - Present
Impossible Objects LLC   June 2014 - Present
OCA Ventures  January 2013 - Present
SpotHero  January 2012 - Present
Blue Water Satellite, Inc.   January 2012 - Present
The Junto Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership   January 2013 - Present
FireStarter Fund   2012 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   2007 - Present
Eudora Global   January 2012 - March 2015
NAVTEQ  July 2009 - January 2012

Skills
Mergers, Start-ups, Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning, Corporate Development, Acquisition Integration, Acquisitions, Due Diligence, IPO, Restructuring, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Divestitures, Turn Around Management, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Business, Corporate Finance, Strategic Partnerships, Management Consulting, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Executive Management, Investor Relations, Competitive Analysis, Emerging Markets, Global Business..., Financial Modeling, M&A experience, Strategic Consulting, Angel Investing, Joint Ventures, Leadership, Commercialization, Start-up Ventures

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   1986 — 1989
J.D., Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1982 — 1986
B.S., Engineering

Madeleine Mahan Madeleine Mahan Greater Chicago Area Details
Madeleine Mahan's Friends of the Chicago River Experience October 2013 - April 2015
Job Ecologic Restoration Field Technician at ENCAP, Inc.
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
ENCAP, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   October 2013 - April 2015
Illinois State University  January 2011 - May 2013
Prairie Rivers Network  June 2010 - August 2010
Forest Preserve District of Will County  July 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Research, Community Outreach, Hydrology, Grant Writing, Geology, Geochemistry, Microsoft Office, Groundwater Modeling, Nonprofits, Earth Science, Fundraising, Biological Nutrient..., Team Leadership, Special Needs, Grant management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, Event Planning, GIS, Hydrogeology, Management, Sustainability, Water, Public Speaking, Grants

Education
Illinois State University   2010 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Hydrogeology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography

University of Cape Town

Mary Beth Sova Mary Beth Sova Greater Chicago Area Details
Mary Beth Sova's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 2011 - Present
Job Director of Development at Friends of the Chicago River
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   2011 - Present
Women Employed, Redmoon Theater, Grant Park Music Festival, Victory Gardens Theater, YWLCS   2001 - 2010
City Colleges of Chicago  2007 - 2008
AIDS Foundation of Chicago  1996 - 2001
Dawn Clark Netsch for Governor   1993 - 1994

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Board Development, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Event Management, Event Marketing, Program Evaluation, Non-profit Development

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1982 — 1983
ABT Graduate Study, Sociology Demography

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Psychology

Julia Fabris McBride Julia Fabris McBride Wichita, Kansas Area Details
Julia Fabris McBride's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Vice President at Kansas Leadership Center
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Kansas Leadership Center  January 2014 - Present
Kansas Leadership Center  2009 - Present
Coach Julia, Inc.   January 2004 - October 2010
University of Chicago  2003 - October 2010
James P. Shannon Leadership Institute   2003 - 2006
Plasticene   1995 - 2004
Illinois Arts Alliance   September 1998 - December 2003
Friends of the Chicago River   1995 - 1998

Education
Case Western Reserve University   1979 — 1983
B.A., Theatre, English

Simone Blake Simone Blake Greater Chicago Area Details
Simone Blake's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 2011 - 2011
Job Pharmacy Benefits
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Caremark Specialty Pharmacy  July 2014 - Present
Aflac  December 2013 - January 2015
Rush University Medical Center  October 2012 - October 2013
AmeriCorps  2012 - 2013
Seven Generations Ahead  December 2011 - May 2012
Volt Workforce Solutions  September 2012 - 2012
Friends of the Chicago River   2011 - 2011
The Art of Science Learning project   2011 - 2011
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency  2010 - 2010
Beloit College  2006 - 2010

Skills
OPERA Property..., Microsoft Word,..., Public Speaking, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Research, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising

Education
Beloit College   2006 — 2010
B.A., Health and Environmental Biology

Daniel Scheid Daniel Scheid Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Daniel Scheid's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Assistant Professor at Duquesne University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Duquesne University  2007 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   2000 - 2001

Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Lecturing, Research, Community Outreach, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Student Development, Nonprofits, Curriculum Development, Grant Writing, Student Affairs, University Teaching, Adult Education, Academic Advising, Distance Learning, Program Evaluation, College Teaching, Tutoring, History, Theory, Classroom

Education
Boston College   2003 — 2008
Ph.D., Theological Ethics

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago   2001 — 2003
MA, Theology

Princeton University   1994 — 1998
AB, History

Amy Hoffmann Amy Hoffmann Boston, Massachusetts Details
Amy Hoffmann's Friends of the Chicago River Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Staff Geologist at Roux Associates
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Roux Associates  June 2011 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   June 2010 - August 2010
Lake Forest Open Lands  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Environmental Consulting, Geology, Hydrogeology, GIS, Phase II Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Groundwater Remediation, Sampling, Soil

Education
Hofstra University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Resources

Anthony Cefali Anthony Cefali Chicago, Illinois Details
Anthony Cefali's Friends of the Chicago River Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Environmental Specialist
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   February 2015 - Present
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity  August 2014 - February 2015
State of Illinois  July 2013 - July 2014
The George Washington University - Columbian College of Arts & Sciences  September 2012 - May 2013
The George Washington University Office of Sustainability   May 2012 - September 2012
U.S. Green Building Council   January 2012 - June 2012
Wisconsin Public Television  November 2010 - July 2011
Planet Forward  2011 - 2011
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources  May 2010 - December 2010
Wisconsin Public Television  May 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Policy Analysis, Editing, Sustainability, Research, Environmental Policy, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Blogging, Community Outreach, Social Media, Sustainable Development, Environmental Markets, LEED GA, Policy, Grant Writing, Environmental Awareness

Education
The George Washington University   2011 — 2013
MA, Environmental and Natural Resource Policy

The University of Wisconsin-Madison   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Biology, English

Matthew Kauth Matthew Kauth Greater Chicago Area Details
Matthew Kauth's Friends of the Chicago River Experience October 2012 - October 2013
Job Junior GIS Analyst at Patrick Engineering
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Patrick Engineering  January 2014 - Present
Northeastern Illinois University - Belize Field Class   2012 - 2014
Friends of the Chicago River   October 2012 - October 2013
Chicago Geographic Society   June 2013 - July 2013
Encyclopaedia Britannica  May 2012 - August 2012
Midway Truck Parts   2001 - 2011

Skills
SPSS, ERDAS Imagine, GIS, Cartography, Microsoft Office 2010..., ArcGis 10, Data Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Data Collection, ArcGIS, Environmental Issues, ESRI, Geography, Microsoft Office, Field Work, Remote Sensing, ArcMap

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography and Minor in Geology

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1987 — 1990
Geography/Geology

Gabriella Baldassari Gabriella Baldassari Greater Chicago Area Details
Gabriella Baldassari's Friends of the Chicago River Experience January 2013 - February 2013
Job Sustainability Manager at Uncommon Ground
Industry
Experience
Uncommon Ground  April 2014 - Present
After School Matters  May 2014 - August 2014
Cook County Farm Bureau  January 2014 - April 2014
Federal-Mogul Corporation  January 2013 - December 2013
Friends of the Chicago River   January 2013 - February 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Grants, Environmental Compliance, Management, Leadership, Social Networking

Education
Loyola University Chicago   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Studies

Lake Forest Academy

Suellen Burns Suellen Burns Greater Chicago Area Details
Suellen Burns's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 2005 - 2010
Job Strategist, Problemsolver, Doer
Industry Program Development
Experience
Illinois Department of Natural Resources  2012 - Present
Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation   2011 - Present
Chicago Human Rhythm Project  2010 - 2011
Friends of the Chicago River   2005 - 2010
The Suzuki-Orff School for Young Musicians   2000 - 2005
Arts Bridge   1996 - 2000
Arts Bridge   1993 - 1996
Arts Bridge   1992 - 1993
Guild Complex   1992 - 1992
Museum of Contemporary Art  1990 - 1991

Skills
Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Board Development, Community Outreach, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Finance, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Community Relations, Capacity Building, Human Resources, Operations, Annual Planning, Organizational and..., Editing, Sales, Technical Writing, Building Community..., Communications, Grant Making, Facilitation, Facility Management, Team Building, Executive Leadership, Creating a Visual..., Leadership, Grants, Non-profits, Workshop Facilitation, Facilities Management, Community Development, Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Program Management, Non-profit Board..., Non-profit..., Civic Engagement, Resource Development, Board Relations, Event Management, Grant Writing, Stewardship, Public Policy, Prospect Research, Nonprofits, Major Gift Solicitations

Education
DePaul University   2012 — 2015
Master of Science in Leadership and Policy Studies

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná   2014 — 2014
Study abroad in Curitiba, Brazil: urban and community development

various human rights-focused NGOs   2013 — 2013
Study abroad in Bogota, Colombia: ethical leadership in public policy

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   1986 — 1993
Bachelor of Fine Arts

Helen Fedchak Helen Fedchak Portland, Oregon Details
Helen Fedchak's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 2003 - 2003
Job Curator of Collections at Oregon Historical Society
Industry Libraries
Experience
Oregon Historical Society  May 2015 - Present
Oregon Museums Association   2013 - Present
Hourglass Attire   April 2005 - Present
Oregon Historical Society  September 2014 - May 2015
DePaul University  June 2006 - February 2013
Redmink Productions   January 2004 - June 2006
Friends of the Chicago River   2003 - 2003
Northampton Central Museum and Art Gallery   June 2000 - July 2002

Skills
Archives, Museums, Microsoft Office, History, Photography, Research, Mac OS X, Special Collections, Exhibit Design, Exhibit Preparation, Books, Historic Preservation, Museum Collections, Digitization, Library, Library Research

Education
Nottingham Trent University   1998 — 2000
MA, Heritage Studies

The University of Manchester   1993 — 1997
BA (Hons), American Studies

Barbara Morse-Quinn Barbara Morse-Quinn Greater Chicago Area Details
Barbara Morse-Quinn's Friends of the Chicago River Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Principal Consultant at Concordia Consulting Group
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Concordia Consulting Group   2014 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   June 2010 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery  2011 - 2014
Holland Delano, Incorporated   2009 - 2011
Kirkland & Ellis LLP  2005 - 2009
Seyfarth Shaw  2001 - 2005

Skills
Leadership, Organizational Culture, Marketing, Consensus Building, Project Management, Organizational..., Event Planning, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Change Management, Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Contract Negotiation, Research, Program Management, Budgets, Business Strategy, Non-profits, Corporate Real Estate, Training, Consulting, Grant Writing, New Business Development, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Process Improvement, Personnel Management, Marketing Communications, Office Administration, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
Colorado College
BA, Art History

Dana Hall School

Curtis Witek Curtis Witek Chicago, Illinois Details
Curtis Witek's Friends of the Chicago River Experience May 2014 - September 2014
Job Mayoral Fellow at City of Chicago
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Chicago  June 2015 - Present
Great Cities Institute  August 2014 - June 2015
Friends of the Chicago River   May 2014 - September 2014
University of Illinois  August 2013 - August 2014
National Park Service  February 2013 - December 2013
Friends of the Chicago River   August 2012 - February 2013
Wheaton College Facility Development Department   August 2011 - May 2012
A Rocha Wheaton   April 2011 - May 2012
Center for Neighborhood Technology  May 2011 - August 2011
The Field Museum  January 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Public Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Environmental Policy, Campaign Strategy, Social Media Outreach, Content Development, Research Design, Spatial Analysis, GIS, ArcGIS, asset-mapping, Quantitative Research, SPSS, Database Management, Excel, Qualitative Research, Focus Groups, Interviewing, Survey Design, atlas.ti, Report Writing, Microsoft Office, Team Management, Research Project..., Sustainability, Research, Nonprofits, Policy, Community Outreach, Environmental Education, Microsoft Excel, Conservation Issues, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Community Development, Urban Planning, Environmental Issues, Environmental Awareness, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2013 — 2015
Master of Urban Planning and Policy (MUPP), Environmental Planning and Policy

Wheaton College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Studies, Urban Studies Certificate

Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies   2012 — 2012
Certified Land Resource Analyst, Environmental Science

Tessa Ferraro Tessa Ferraro Chicago, Illinois Details
Tessa Ferraro's Friends of the Chicago River Experience May 2014 - October 2014
Job Chicago history and architecture enthusiast
Industry
Experience
Wendella Sightseeing Co. Inc.   May 2014 - Present
The Field Museum  September 2014 - March 2015
Friends of the Chicago River   May 2014 - October 2014
DePaul University  August 2013 - March 2014
Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance   June 2013 - July 2013
DePaul University  March 2013 - June 2013
DePaul University  August 2011 - June 2013
Universidad Marista   January 2013 - March 2013
DePaul University  March 2012 - December 2012
The Art Institute of Chicago  January 2011 - March 2011

Skills
Excavation, Experience with Spanish, Art Catalogue Databases, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SPSS (Basic), Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Conceptualizer, Analysis, Resume Writing, Cultural Awareness, History, Facebook, Time Management, Leadership

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology

DePaul University   2010 — 2014

Todd Main Todd Main Greater Chicago Area Details
Todd Main's Friends of the Chicago River Experience May 2005 - May 2007
Job Senior Advisor at Greenleaf Advisors, LLC
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Greenleaf Advisors, LLC   March 2015 - Present
Amato & Main LLC   May 2005 - Present
Illinois Department of Natural Resources  January 2013 - January 2015
Illinois Department of Natural Resources  July 2011 - January 2013
Illinois Department of Natural Resources  August 2009 - June 2011
Office of Governor Pat Quinn  August 2008 - July 2009
Physicians for a National Health Program  May 2007 - May 2008
Friends of the Chicago River   May 2005 - May 2007
Issue Dynamics Inc.  2003 - 2005
Texas Campaign for the Environment  1995 - 2000

Skills
Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Policy, Government Relations, Government, Public Policy, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Proposal Writing, Writing, Government Liaison, Media Relations, Leadership Development, Governance, Community Relations, Politics, Crisis Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Economic Development, Project Planning, Community Development, Legislative Relations, Local Government, Land Use Planning, Program Development

Education
Michigan State University   1984 — 1987
BA, International Relations/Business

Central Michigan University   1982 — 1984
Communications/International Relations

Abby (Dumke) Rechenthin Abby (Dumke) Rechenthin Greater Chicago Area Details
Abby (Dumke) Rechenthin's Friends of the Chicago River Experience August 2002 - April 2003
Job Public Relations & Marketing Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
FLOR  October 2011 - December 2013
FLOR  March 2008 - September 2011
FLOR  August 2005 - March 2008
FLOR  September 2003 - August 2005
Dome Communications  June 2003 - September 2003
Friends of the Chicago River   August 2002 - April 2003

Skills
Marketing, CRM, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, Brand Development, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Social Media

Education
Dominican University   2009 — 2012
Masters in Business Administration, Emphasis in Marketing

DePaul University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Communications with Emphasis in Public Relations

Betsy Hands Betsy Hands Greater Chicago Area Details
Betsy Hands's Friends of the Chicago River Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Director of Outreach and Community Relations
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   October 2012 - Present
Women's Voices for the Earth  July 2013 - Present
Montana State Legislature  January 2007 - December 2012
Montana Smart Growth Coalition   May 2011 - October 2012
Western Environmental Law Center  May 2011 - August 2012
Hands on Consulting   October 2010 - May 2011
Western Governors' Association  August 2009 - June 2010
Homeword  May 2003 - November 2008
University of Montana  May 2001 - December 2005
Rocky Mountain Institute  2002 - 2002

Skills
Program Management, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Environmental, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Fundraising, Environmental Awareness, Research, Public Relations, Community Development, Sustainability, Nonprofits, Budgets, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Training, Grants, Leadership, Environmental Education, Leadership Development, Board Development, Strategy, Sustainable Development, Policy, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Politics

Education
University of Montana   2001 — 2003
MS, Environmental Studies

University of Michigan   1988 — 1992
Bachelors of Art, Social Science - sustainable development

Breck School

Maggie Daly Maggie Daly Chicago, Illinois Details
Maggie Daly's Friends of the Chicago River Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Events and Community Outreach Coordinator at Chicago Parks Foundation
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Chicago Parks Foundation   March 2014 - Present
The University of Chicago  September 2013 - Present
Lincoln Park Boat Club  June 2013 - Present
Academic Approach  August 2013 - June 2015
See3 Communications  January 2014 - April 2014
Active Transportation Alliance  September 2013 - January 2014
Chicago International Charter School  2012 - 2013
Princeton Chemistry Outreach   September 2010 - May 2012
Friends of the Chicago River   June 2011 - August 2011
Princeton University Global Seminar   June 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Fundraising, Youth Mentoring, Teaching, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Research, Mac OS, Editing, PowerPoint, Newsletters, Management

Education
Princeton University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chemistry Major, Environmental Studies Certificate

Dominican University   2012 — 2013
Type 25 Teaching Certificate, Secondary Science

Brittany Harthan Brittany Harthan Greater Chicago Area Details
Brittany Harthan's Friends of the Chicago River Experience March 2012 - June 2012
Job Photographer Manager, and photographer at The Roving Festival Writer
Industry Photography
Experience
United Taxidriver Community Council   September 2012 - Present
Oh Snap Britography   May 2011 - Present
Present Tense Farm   May 2014 - August 2014
The Roving Festival Writer   April 2012 - September 2012
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago   June 2012 - July 2012
Friends of the Chicago River   March 2012 - June 2012
Greenpeace  August 2008 - May 2009
Edgebrook Elementary School   August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Teaching, Event Photography, Photography, Fine Art Photography, Headshots, Community Outreach, Photojournalism, Lightroom, Portrait Photography, Digital Photography, Research, Portraits, Fashion Photography, Photos, Social Networking, Social Media, Wedding Photography, Image Editing, Photographers, Facebook, Editing, Still Life, On Location, Documentary Photography, Weddings, Color Correction, Studio Photography, Architectural..., Commercial Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Wedding Photojournalism, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Photoshop, Leadership

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2010 — 2014
Pursuant of Bachelors, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Concentration in Education, 3.8

McHenry County College   2008 — 2010
General Education

McHenry East Campus High School   2005 — 2008
General Education, General Education, Early Childhood Development

Rachael Partyka Rachael Partyka Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rachael Partyka's Friends of the Chicago River Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job Researcher/GIS Specialist at Historical Information Gatherers, Inc. (HIG)
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Historical Information Gatherers, Inc. (HIG)   September 2015 - Present
Historical Information Gatherers, Inc. (HIG)   January 2014 - Present
Online-Information Management Inc.   May 2013 - January 2014
Friends of the Chicago River   September 2013 - December 2013
Midwest Pesticide Action Center  September 2013 - December 2013
University of Minnesota Association of Geographers   September 2012 - March 2013
Boulder Ridge Country Club  May 2010 - August 2012
Northern Illinois University Silverette Dance Team   August 2009 - April 2011

Skills
Research, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Program Development, Microsoft Works, ArcGIS, IDRISI Taiga, Dance, Dance Education, Customer Service, Works Well in Groups, Communication Skills..., Non-profits..., Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Justice, Environmental Issues, Climate Change, Integrated Pest..., Donor Solicitation, Donor Development, Major Donors, Fact Sheets, Website Updating, Planned Giving, Office Management, Teaching, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, MailChimp, SurveyMonkey, Media Kit Development, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Grants, Writing, Phase I Environmental..., ASTM standards, ArcGIS Explorer, Maps, Geography, Aerial Photography, Client Services, Organization Skills

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2013
B.A. Geography, Environment and Society, Graduate

Northern Illinois University   2009 — 2011
Geography, Dance, Freshman-Sophomore

Sean Moloney Sean Moloney Chicago, Illinois Details
Sean Moloney's Friends of the Chicago River Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Conservation Programs Specialist at Friends of the Chicago River
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   March 2015 - Present
33 Realty  February 2014 - Present
Openlands  December 2014 - March 2015
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute  September 2008 - March 2015
Openlands  September 2014 - December 2014
Greening Australia   April 2012 - November 2012
Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Port Lincoln, SA   March 2012 - May 2012
Park Ridge Center for Plastic Surgery   December 2006 - February 2011

Skills
Conservation Issues, Customer Service, Ecology, Data Collection, Office Management, Event Planning, Employee Training, Ecological Restoration, Wildlife Conservation, Data Analysis, Environmental Education, Data Entry, Environmental Science, Budget Management, Biota Identification, Biological Monitoring, Trapping, GPS navigation, GIS, Pest Control, Wildlife Management, Biology, Scientific Writing, Biodiversity, Leadership, Sales, Real Estate, Nonprofits

Education
James Cook University   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Ecology and Conservation

DePaul University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences

Emily Behn Emily Behn Kansas City, Missouri Details
Emily Behn's Friends of the Chicago River Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Assistant Account Executive at FleishmanHillard
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
FleishmanHillard  September 2015 - Present
FleishmanHillard  May 2015 - August 2015
Veterans United Home Loans  August 2014 - May 2015
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)   May 2014 - August 2014
Monsanto  August 2013 - December 2013
Friends of the Chicago River   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Corporate Blogging, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Journalism, International Strategic Communications

John Hersey High School   2007 — 2011

Joanne So Young Dill Joanne So Young Dill Boston, Massachusetts Details
Joanne So Young Dill's Friends of the Chicago River Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Director at McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
Industry Music
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   March 2015 - Present
Pivot Arts   February 2015 - June 2015
Redmoon Theater  June 2014 - January 2015
Berklee College of Music  June 2012 - April 2014
Pearson Education  2007 - June 2012
Pearson Education  2005 - 2007
Pearson Education  2003 - 2005
Adam Smith Institute  1999 - 2000

Skills
Publishing, Content Management, Content Development, Content Strategy, Project Management, Academic Publishing, Editorial, Blogging, Digital Media, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Multimedia, Writing, Publications, Creative Direction, Ebooks, Music Production, HTML, CSS, Non-fiction, Translation, Interpretation, Community Outreach, Educational Outreach, Visual Arts, Theatrical Production, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing

Education
Boston University   1996 — 2000
B.A, Economics

Boston University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Economics, Economics

Jim Louthen Jim Louthen Greater Chicago Area Details
Jim Louthen's Friends of the Chicago River Experience January 1992 - December 1993
Job President and Managing Director, ReTown
Industry Construction
Experience
ReTown   February 2015 - Present
Town Construction   April 2006 - January 2015
URS Corporation  January 2001 - September 2006
DLK Architecture   January 1995 - December 2000
Forest Preserve District of Cook County  January 1993 - December 1995
Friends of the Chicago River   January 1992 - December 1993
Landscapes By Design, Inc.   June 1989 - December 1991

Skills
Real Estate Development, Affordable Housing, Landscape Architecture, Economic Development, Community Development, Construction, Land Use, Public/private...

Education
The Ohio State University   1983 — 1989
Bachelors of science, Landscape Architecture

The Ohio State University

Ashley Carol-Fingerhut Ashley Carol-Fingerhut Greater Chicago Area Details
Ashley Carol-Fingerhut's Friends of the Chicago River Experience June 2014 - October 2014
Job Camp Director at Evanston Ecology Center
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Evanston Ecology Center  June 2015 - Present
Go Green Wilmette   January 2015 - Present
Yellow Box Studios, Ltd.   June 2013 - Present
Alan F. Segal & Associates   October 2014 - February 2015
Friends of the Chicago River   June 2014 - October 2014
Washington College  August 2010 - May 2014
Houses of Parliament, London   September 2012 - December 2012
B'nai B'rith Beber Camp   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Public Policy, Political Science, Social Media, PowerPoint, International Relations, Microsoft Office, Policy Analysis, Economics, Politics, SPSS, Analysis, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Social Networking, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Editing, Nonprofits, Data Analysis, Management, Policy, Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Program Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Facebook

Education
Washington College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Economics

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev   2013 — 2013

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2012 — 2012

Emiley Brand Emiley Brand Davenport, Iowa Area Details
Emiley Brand's Friends of the Chicago River Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job SPT, St. Ambrose University
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
St. Ambrose University  August 2014 - Present
Ganga Action Parivar/Project Hope   June 2014 - August 2014
Knox College  September 2011 - June 2014
Friends of the Chicago River   June 2012 - August 2012
Bureau County Republican  2010 - 2011
Bureau County Republican  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Research, Editing, Feature Articles, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teaching, Public Speaking, Customer Service, English, Windows, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Volunteering, Project Management, Report Writing, Fitness Instruction, Human Physiology

Education
Knox College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, Environmental Studies

DePaul University   2010 — 2011

Lauren Bauknecht Lauren Bauknecht United States Details
Lauren Bauknecht's Friends of the Chicago River Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Intern at Friends of the Chicago River
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
Chicago Public Schools  August 2012 - Present
Village of Lincolnwood- Parks and Recreation   January 2001 - February 2013
Friends of the Chicago River   June 2011 - August 2011
Law Offices of Elizabeth Westover   August 2009 - August 2010
Coldwell Banker  November 2009 - 2010
Mayfair Animal Clinic   August 2002 - August 2004

Education
North Park University   2007 — 2012
Biology/ Secondary Education

Marci Fiedler Marci Fiedler Chicago, Illinois Details
Marci Fiedler's Friends of the Chicago River Experience October 2009 - April 2010
Job Senior Planning Associate, Health and Human Services at Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago  July 2014 - Present
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago  August 2011 - June 2014
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem  May 2010 - November 2010
Friends of the Chicago River   October 2009 - April 2010
Center for Environment and Population   March 2009 - May 2009
New York City Housing Authority  January 2009 - May 2009
The New York Landmarks Conservancy  October 2006 - April 2008
Natural Resources Defense Council  February 2006 - May 2006
Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs   May 2004 - July 2004

Skills
Non-profits, Research, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Volunteer Management, International Relations, Public Speaking, Program Development, Public Policy, Hebrew, Program Evaluation, Editing, Leadership, Policy, Program Management, Climate Change, Grants, Nonprofits

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2009
MPA, Environmental Science and Policy

The George Washington University   2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science

Ozana Balan-King Ozana Balan-King Greater Chicago Area Details
Ozana Balan-King's Friends of the Chicago River Experience April 2007 - March 2015
Job Museum Director and Program Manager, McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum / Friends of the Chicago River
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   April 2007 - March 2015
McCormick Tribune Foundation  2006 - 2006

Skills
Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, History, Social Networking, Museums, Public Relations, Budgets, Program Development, Grants, Philanthropy, Community Development

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2004 — 2006
MPA, Nonprofit Management

DePaul University
B.A., International Studies

John Quail John Quail Greater Chicago Area Details
John Quail's Friends of the Chicago River Experience October 2000 - Present
Job Director of Watershed Planning at Friends of the Chicago River
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   October 2000 - Present

Skills
Community Outreach, Non-profits, Grant Writing

Education
University of Michigan

Nathan Aaberg Nathan Aaberg Greater Chicago Area Details
Nathan Aaberg's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 1999 - 2003
Job Program Director for Food, Farms, and the Environment at Liberty Prairie Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Liberty Prairie Foundation   July 2014 - Present
Conserve Lake County   August 2011 - July 2014
Liberty Prairie Conservancy   2004 - August 2011
Friends of the Chicago River   1999 - 2003
Mitsubishi International Corporation  1989 - 1996

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Grants, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Philanthropy, Proposal Writing, Messaging, Publications, Public Policy, Copy Editing, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Strategy, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Stewardship, Writing, Strategy Development, Natural landscaping, Editing, Program Development, Prospect Research, Non-profit..., Board Development, Media Relations, Sustainability, Annual Giving, Newsletters, Event Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Event Management, Publication Editing, Leading discussions, Negotiation, Leading Discussions

Education
University of Michigan   1987 — 1989
Master of Arts (M.A.), East Asian Studies

Nanzan University   1986 — 1987
Japanese Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1984 — 1986
B.S., Political Science

Chris Parson Chris Parson Greater Chicago Area Details
Chris Parson's Friends of the Chicago River Experience August 1996 - May 2003
Job Chief Relaxation Specialist at Retired
Industry Education Management
Experience
Retired  June 2003 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   August 1996 - May 2003
The Nature Conservancy  February 1995 - July 1996

Skills
Community Outreach

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1994 — 1996
MA, Geography & Environmental Studies

Duke University   1959 — 1963
BA, Political Science

Cy Griffith Cy Griffith Greater Chicago Area Details
Cy Griffith's Friends of the Chicago River Experience January 1999 - Present
Job Director of Marketing and Business Development at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella   2002 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   January 1999 - Present
Ernst & Young  1998 - 2002
Chicago Transit Authority  1994 - 1998
Transit Times   1992 - 1994
Chicago Computer Guide   1988 - 1992
Chicago Board Options Exchange  1986 - 1988

Skills
Event Planning, Strategy, Social Media, Fundraising, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Community Outreach

Education
Kent State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance

Craig Coit Craig Coit Greater Chicago Area Details
Craig Coit's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 1988 - Present
Job Deputy CFO Aon Rsk Sevices at Aon
Industry Insurance
Experience
Aon  January 2005 - Present
Aon Risk Services Companies, Inc.   2002 - Present
Aon Risk Services  2002 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   1988 - Present
Friends of the chicago River   1995 - 2010
Bank One  1992 - 2002
JPMorgan Chase  1982 - 2002
BankOne  1982 - 2002
First National Bank of Chicago  1983 - 1995

Skills
Financial Systems, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Insurance, Strategic Planning, Underwriting, Financial Risk, Business Strategy, Corporate Finance, Acquisition Integration, Mergers, Strategic Financial..., Strategic Leadership, Finance, Project Management, Due Diligence, Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Management Consulting

Education
Yale University - Yale School of Management   1976 — 1978
MBA, Management

Harvard University   1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Leslie Urnikis Leslie Urnikis United States Details
Leslie Urnikis's Friends of the Chicago River Experience December 2014 - February 2015
Job Manager at Blue Agave Tequila Bar and Resturant
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Blue Agave Tequila Bar and Resturant   July 2012 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   December 2014 - February 2015
Audubon Chicago Region   September 2013 - November 2013
Chicago Conservation Corps   April 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Office, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Field Work, Editing, Environmental Science, Event Planning, Sustainability

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2011 — 2013
Environmental Studies/Minor in Public Administration, Environmental Studies

Harry S. Truman College
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies

Kristin Smock Kristin Smock Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Kristin Smock's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 2000 - 2000
Job Lecturer at The Ohio State University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
The Ohio State University  March 2010 - Present
Columbus State Community College  March 2010 - August 2013
University of California, Irvine  September 2003 - May 2009
Friends of the Chicago River   2000 - 2000

Skills
Grant Writing, Higher Education, Teaching, Science, Research, Statistics, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Curriculum Development, Ecology, Environmental Science, ArcGIS, University Teaching, Data Analysis

Education
University of California, Irvine   2003 — 2009
PhD, Biology

Wittenberg University   1998 — 2001
BA, Environmental Science

Lauren Frisbie Lauren Frisbie Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area Details
Lauren Frisbie's Friends of the Chicago River Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Wildlife Technical Assistant at Illinois Natural History Survey
Industry Veterinary
Experience
Illinois Natural History Survey  February 2015 - Present
Flying Aces Technology   November 2014 - Present
National Park Service  August 2014 - November 2014
Brian Allan Lab   May 2013 - May 2014
Flying Aces Technology Inc   May 2012 - August 2013
James Dalling Lab   January 2012 - May 2012
Friends of the Chicago River   June 2011 - August 2011
Prospect Heights Park District  June 2008 - August 2011

Skills
Research, Ecology, Microsoft Office, Training, Microsoft Word, Wildlife, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Aquatic Ecology, Quality Assurance, Open Water Diver, Population Genetics, Customer Service

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Integrative Biology Honors

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Integrative Biology Honors

Meshawn Ayala Simmons Meshawn Ayala Simmons Greater Chicago Area Details
Meshawn Ayala Simmons's Friends of the Chicago River Experience October 2010 - July 2013
Job Community Relations Developer at Friends of the Chicago River
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   October 2010 - July 2013
Fund for the Public Interest  November 2009 - March 2010
Fund for the Public Interest  April 2005 - November 2009
Fund for the Public Interest  June 1999 - April 2005

Skills
Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Ecological Restoration, Social Media, Program Development, Leadership, Communications Strategy, Recruitment/Retention, Budget Management, Public Speaking, Training, Grassroots Organizing, Grassroots Fundraising, Web Content, Marketing Communications, Environmental Awareness, Grassroots

Education
Dominican University of California   1995 — 1999
BA, Environmental Science

University of Copenhagen   1998 — 1998
Courses in Marine Biology and Ecology

Kimberly Lewandowski Kimberly Lewandowski Greater Chicago Area Details
Kimberly Lewandowski's Friends of the Chicago River Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Special Exhibits Fishes Intern at John G. Shedd Aquarium
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   June 2012 - Present
Loyola University Chicago  May 2010 - Present
Environment Illinois  December 2011 - April 2012
Chicago Park District  May 2010 - August 2010
SCAMP   May 2007 - August 2007

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2008 — 2012
Environmental Studies

Deakin University   2011 — 2011
Marine Biology

Joshua Yellin Joshua Yellin San Francisco Bay Area Details
Joshua Yellin's Friends of the Chicago River Experience March 2011 - November 2012
Job Project Manager at F50
Industry Program Development
Experience
F50  March 2015 - Present
The Naru Project   June 2013 - Present
Breakwater Chicago LLC   October 2013 - Present
John G. Shedd Aquarium  June 2012 - March 2015
Friends of the Chicago River   March 2011 - November 2012
Chilkat Guides  April 2008 - August 2009
Montana Conservation Corps  May 2007 - November 2007
V3 Companies  May 2006 - August 2006
University of Illinois  September 2005 - June 2006
D.M. Merchandising   May 2001 - August 2005

Skills
Leadership, Project Management, Program Development, Public Speaking, River Engineering, Event Planning, Environmental Science, Research, Curriculum Design, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Ecology, Wetlands, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Education, Grant Writing, ArcGIS, Aquatic Ecology, Start-up Ventures, Venture Capital, Early-stage Startups, Startup Development, Management, Nonprofits

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2011 — 2014
M.S., Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, 4.0

Spertus Institute   2011 — 2011
Grant Writing Certificate

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, Psychology, Anthropology

Study Abroad: University of Wollongong   2005 — 2005

Bukola Jimoh Bukola Jimoh San Francisco, California Details
Bukola Jimoh's Friends of the Chicago River Experience 2009 - 2009
Job Account Manager at Google
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Google  April 2014 - Present
Amazon  June 2013 - March 2014
Amazon.com  August 2011 - June 2013
Roberts Environmental Center  2008 - May 2011
Claremont McKenna College  August 2007 - May 2011
Environmental Systems Design, Inc.   May 2010 - August 2010
U.S. Department of Justice   January 2010 - May 2010
Friends of the Chicago River   2009 - 2009

Skills
Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Editing, Social Media, Vendor Management, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, E-commerce, Spanish

Education
Claremont McKenna College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Environment, Economics, & Politics

Samantha van Die Samantha van Die Greater New York City Area Details
Samantha van Die's Friends of the Chicago River Experience February 2009 - April 2009
Job Territory Sales Manager at Madecasse Chocolate & Vanilla
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Madecasse Chocolate & Vanilla   March 2015 - Present
Iovate Health Sciences  January 2014 - February 2015
Advantage Sales & Marketing  January 2013 - December 2013
Various Clients  May 2009 - August 2012
Independent Marketing Rep   May 2009 - May 2012
Board Of Trade, Chicago   May 2009 - July 2009
Friends of the Chicago River   February 2009 - April 2009
American Eagle Outfitters  July 2007 - October 2007
Marshalls  March 2005 - October 2005
Clearbrook  April 2005 - June 2005

Skills
Food, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Customer Service, Promotions, Excel, Social Media, Research, Retail, Writing, Customer Relations, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Mac, Word, Trade Shows, Photography, Editing, English, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Hospitality, Facebook, Event Management, Budgeting, Negotiation, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Advertising, Microsoft Excel

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Writing, Film History, Fashion, Fiber

Sarah Abu-Absi Sarah Abu-Absi Chicago, Illinois Details
Sarah Abu-Absi's Friends of the Chicago River Experience January 2004 - June 2004
Job Environmental Sustainability Professional
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Self-Employed  January 2013 - Present
Center for Neighborhood Technology  August 2012 - December 2012
WRD Environmental  January 2005 - June 2012
Friends of the Chicago River   January 2004 - June 2004
Denison University  August 2002 - August 2003

Skills
Environmental Policy, Project Coordination, Environmental Awareness, Program Management, Sustainability, Non-profits, Sustainability..., Environmental Issues, Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Workshop Facilitation, Volunteer Management, Project Management, LEED, Nonprofits, Land Use Planning, Grants, Community Development, Conservation Issues, Environmental Education, Program Development, Ecology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Consulting

Education
Denison University   1998 — 2002
BA, Environmental Studies

Victoria University of Wellington   2000 — 2000
Study Abroad

DePaul University

Archita Singh Archita Singh Chicago, Illinois Details
Archita Singh's Friends of the Chicago River Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Development Specialist at Friends of the Chicago River
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Friends of the Chicago River   October 2012 - Present
Friends of the Chicago River   October 2012 - Present
Kids in Danger  October 2011 - October 2012
New Directions Career Center  April 2010 - May 2011
Hanmer MS&L   July 2007 - November 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Research

Education
University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies   2011 — 2013
Certificate, Integrated Marketing

The Delhi School of Communication   2005 — 2007
2 Year Diploma, Mass Communication/Media Studies

GJU   2005 — 2007
Master's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Lady Shri Ram College For Women   2002 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Daniel Wierzbicki Daniel Wierzbicki Chicago, Illinois Details
Daniel Wierzbicki's Friends of the Chicago River Experience August 2012 - May 2013
Job Student at University of Illinois at Chicago studying Civil Engineering
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
University of Illinois at Chicago  August 2013 - Present
Power Plant Services  May 2013 - August 2013
Friends of the Chicago River   August 2012 - May 2013
John G. Shedd Aquarium  June 2011 - June 2012

Skills
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, MATHLAB, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering, Senior