Stephanie Blumenthal joined the Illinois Environmental Council as Policy Manager for Climate Programs in spring 2024. In this position, she is responsible for assisting with climate policy education, strategy, planning, and operations related to the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) in Chicago. Stephanie’s work also focuses on increasing access to equitable public transit in the Chicago area and across the state.
Before coming to IEC, Stephanie worked in the Wisconsin State Capitol. There, she focused on constituent relations and policy creation for the State Assembly after working for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Stephanie’s experience in state government informs her understanding that elected officials, and the policies they introduce, must adequately represent the needs of their communities.
Stephanie graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with dual bachelor’s degrees in political science and environmental studies and certificates in Chicano/Latino studies and history. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her spending time outside with her dog, Hugo, exploring Chicago’s many restaurants, or convincing her partner to go swing dancing.