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Cate Caldwell joined the Illinois Environmental Council as a Senior Policy Manager in March of 2025. In this role, Cate coordinates and communicates with IEC staff and member affiliates primarily on federal efforts, maintaining relationships with elected officials and agencies, while also supporting the Agriculture and Conservation program team in developing legislative strategies. Cate’s leadership

Stella Younkin joined the Illinois Environmental Council in Spring 2025 as a Government Affairs Fellow. Stella supports IEC’s legislative and advocacy work, advancing environmental progress by implementing IEC’s policy and advocacy priorities with the state legislature. In this role, she contributes to lobbying efforts, helps track legislation, and advocates for IEC’s environmental positions. She works

Angie Mizeur joined the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) in the summer of 2024 as the Director of Finance and Operations. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization’s day-to-day operations and providing strategic financial guidance to help drive IEC’s growth and sustainability. With nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit finance, Angie has

Hannah Dembosky joined the Illinois Environmental Council in October 2024 as the Operations and Events Associate. She manages the operations of the Chicago office, with an emphasis on improving office sustainability. She also manages all of IEC’s public events programming, ensuring that Illinois enviros are informed and engaged. Her goal is to bring to life