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Open PositionDepartment: Executive Director Heather Schmidt is serving as the Interim Executive Director.  Amanda AderholtDepartment: Membership Amanda has been with the section since September 2024 in the Membership and Executive Assistant role. Her role is assisting with our financial operations, membership inquiries and data processing. She has experience in account management and customer service for regional facilities maintenance for big box retail locations. Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. They enjoy hiking, road trips, and watching the kids participate in sports. Email
Laura MorganDepartment: Outreach Laura has been with the Illinois Section since August 2022. She is dedicated to encouraging and developing the next generation of total water workers and providing resources for veterans, students, teachers, and the community. Laura spent the first half of her career as a Middle School Social Studies Teacher and loves talking about culture, history, geography, and language. Conservation is her lifelong passion, and she enjoys spending time in nature observing wildlife, especially by the ocean. Laura lives in Palatine with her husband, three children, dog, and leopard gecko.  Heather SchmidtDepartment: Interim Executive Director and Marketing and Membership Heather has been with the Illinois Section since June 2022. Heather manages the membership efforts through member communication and retention, fiscal efforts, and celebratory and charitable events. She brings experience from retail and financial management including customer service with effective communication, financial responsibility, managing and coordinating large events, and leading teams to success. She enjoys time with her 2 kids, husband, and dog. They enjoy exploring different areas, traveling, camping, festivals, and any time outdoors. In the summer, she spends time gardening, canning, and cooking. Email
Kali SpainDepartment: Education and Government Affairs Kali has been with the Illinois Section since September 2023 in the role of the Education and Government Affairs Specialist. She is determined to provide members with the necessary information to be successful in the water industry. Kali brings knowledge to the ISAWWA team with her background in Environmental Science where she concentrated in conservation and ecology. She brings experience in her previous work in local government, specifically in customer service, problem-solving, and management. Outside of work, Kali enjoys outdoor activities and being with family. Email Lindsay SelfridgeDepartment: Outreach Lindsay serves as the Engagement Specialist at ISAWWA, where she manages the Water Ambassador Program, Total Water U, and the ISAWWA Scholarship Program. With a strong passion for sustainability and education, she is dedicated to promoting the importance of safe and sustainable water across the state. Lindsay has a background in communications, policy analysis, and outreach through her previous work with the federal government. She holds a master’s degree in public policy, with a specific focus on environmental policy. Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys traveling, camping, and exploring the outdoors with her dog. Email |
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