“Debra is an exemplary public servant with a deep knowledge of Illinois ecological issues and we are fortunate to have her at the Water Reclamation District!”
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After nearly three years, this is my final week serving as Senior Advisor for Agriculture at EPA. This role has truly been the honor of my career…
After nearly three years, this is my final week serving as Senior Advisor for Agriculture at EPA. This role has truly been the honor of my career…
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Spending the first half of the week in Lancaster, PA with my fellow US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities…
Spending the first half of the week in Lancaster, PA with my fellow US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities…
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It's official: I'm heading back to school later this month to pursue my J.D. at the University of Illinois College of Law! This has been a dream for…
It's official: I'm heading back to school later this month to pursue my J.D. at the University of Illinois College of Law! This has been a dream for…
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Volunteer Experience
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Board Member, Board Chair (2015-2017)
Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership Training Academy
- Present 12 years
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Board Member, Board Chair (2011-2014)
LGBTQ Victory Institute
- 8 years
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Founder, Board Member
Friends of the Forest Preserves
- 8 years
Environment
Founder and board member of watchdog and advocacy group for the 70,000 acres held in public trust by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Oversaw production of a comprehensive report on the Forest Preserves' ecological health, management practices, and future challenges.
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Volunteer
North Branch Restoration Project
Environment
Habitat restoration volunteer in oak woods and savannas, prairies, and wetlands in the Cook County Forest Preserves for 25+ years.
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The Restoration Project
See publicationSelected as the only Midwest representative to work on The Restoration Project, a list of the 100 most critical actions we can take to reverse the environmental harms caused by the Trump administration.
The purpose of the Restoration Project is to provide President Biden's transition team and administration a researched, curated, and prioritized list of the most critical environmental harms done by the Trump administration and for each harm describe the potential restorative…Selected as the only Midwest representative to work on The Restoration Project, a list of the 100 most critical actions we can take to reverse the environmental harms caused by the Trump administration.
The purpose of the Restoration Project is to provide President Biden's transition team and administration a researched, curated, and prioritized list of the most critical environmental harms done by the Trump administration and for each harm describe the potential restorative actions.
The Restoration Project reports Part I and Part II provide tactical tools to reverse the degradation of environmental protection and lands and water stewardship, restart fundamental environmental policy, workforce, science, and public engagement programs, and restore the federal commitment to environmental protection and lands and water stewardship.
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"From Waste Treatment to Resource Recovery: A Chicago Sustainability Story"
MRS Energy & Sustainability: A Review Journal
Honors & Awards
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Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
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Public Officials Award
Water Environment Federation
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Tree of Life Award
Jewish National Fund
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Friend of Keep Chicago Beautiful
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Peter Lisagor Award for Excellence in Journalism/Editorial Writing
Chicago Headline Club
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Huge news today: the State of Illinois and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency were selected for a $430 million award through the federal…
Huge news today: the State of Illinois and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency were selected for a $430 million award through the federal…
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I am honored to be selected for the Leadership Greater Chicago Signature Fellows Program Class of 2025 and excited to join an incredible network of…
I am honored to be selected for the Leadership Greater Chicago Signature Fellows Program Class of 2025 and excited to join an incredible network of…
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Transition After more than 14 years as Director of Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability I will wrap up this post at the end of…
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As the week comes to a close, I'm thrilled to share that I will be joining the @Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in August as executive vice president…
As the week comes to a close, I'm thrilled to share that I will be joining the @Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in August as executive vice president…
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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are excited to announce that Andrew Armstrong has joined as the new Chief Legal Counsel of the Illinois EPA! Prior to…
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are excited to announce that Andrew Armstrong has joined as the new Chief Legal Counsel of the Illinois EPA! Prior to…
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Thank you, President Biden for your service. We are so grateful for all you have done for this nation in your lifetime!
Thank you, President Biden for your service. We are so grateful for all you have done for this nation in your lifetime!
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My team @USEPA is on a mission to implement the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), a groundbreaking $27 billion program to combat the climate…
My team @USEPA is on a mission to implement the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), a groundbreaking $27 billion program to combat the climate…
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Happy Flag Day! Old Glory was created when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Flag Resolution on this date in 1777 which stated "That the…
Happy Flag Day! Old Glory was created when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Flag Resolution on this date in 1777 which stated "That the…
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Today, the Biden-Harris Administration and EPA finalized the first-ever national drinking water standards for PFAS in the nation's drinking water…
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration and EPA finalized the first-ever national drinking water standards for PFAS in the nation's drinking water…
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Geeking out on the #cleanwater discussion today at the The White House Water Summit. Great discussion by Bruno Pigott, and Tony Spaniola about the…
Geeking out on the #cleanwater discussion today at the The White House Water Summit. Great discussion by Bruno Pigott, and Tony Spaniola about the…
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This #EarthDay and every day, we celebrate the Great Lakes region, home to nearly 20 percent of the world’s fresh surface water and a great diversity…
This #EarthDay and every day, we celebrate the Great Lakes region, home to nearly 20 percent of the world’s fresh surface water and a great diversity…
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Happy Earth Day! It makes no sense that families who are most likely to struggle with high home energy bills are least likely to have access to…
Happy Earth Day! It makes no sense that families who are most likely to struggle with high home energy bills are least likely to have access to…
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Happy Earth Day! To contribute in just one small way today, I rode my bike to/from the office. Check this link to reflect on ways we can…
Happy Earth Day! To contribute in just one small way today, I rode my bike to/from the office. Check this link to reflect on ways we can…
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