The Wild Things Conference wouldn’t be possible without the generous hard work, enthusiasm, and creativity of dozens upon dozens of volunteers. When you bump into these folks, be sure to give them a high five and a huge thank you!
Conference Manager
Cecil Hynds-Riddle
cecilhyndsriddle@gmail.com
| Steering Committee | |
| Anna Braum Aqsa Junagadhwala Carina Ruiz Chris Benda Daniel Suarez Greg Rajsky Jerome McDonnell Judy Pollock |
Kelly Butler Lauren Umek Linda Masters Mike Nowak Robb Telfer Stephen Packard Trevor Edmonson |
| Communications Committee Anna Braum Jerome McDonnell Kelly Butler Mike Nowak |
Sponsorships Committee Chris Parson Judy Pollock Kathy Garness Linda Masters |
| Program Committee Carina Ruiz Judy Pollock Lauren Umek Robb Telfer Stephen Packard |
Volunteer Coordination Aqsa Junagadhwala Chris Parson |
Project Coordinators
| After-Party – Evan Barker Artist, 2017 – Bobby Garro Sutton Artist, Fox Drawing – Marlene Hill Donnelly Book Signing – Kathy Garness Blog – Steve Constantelos Copy Editor – Cathy Brady Copy Editor – Chental Handy Exhibits – Linda Masters Habitat Restoration Volunteer Table – Michele Carbonara |
Happy Hour – Diane Regner Map – Marilyn Schweitzer Media Consultant – Megy Karydes Poster Session – Lydia Uhlir Program Book Design – Jo Fessett Scholarships – Iza Redlinski Social Media – Brittany Rivera Twitter – Cassi Saari |
| Track Shepherds | |
| Advocacy/Environmental Justice Bryant Williams | Ecological Restoration and Land Management Daniel Suarez Trevor Edmondson |
| Arts/Culture/History Aasia Castañeda Elvia Rodriguez Ochoa Jacob Campbell Rebeccah Sanders |
Flora, Fauna, and Geology of the Chicago Region Alice Brandon Chris Benda Don Parker |
| Birds/Bird Conservation John Elliott |
Sustainability and Climate Change Susan Ask |
| Chicago Area Living Corridor Carol Rice June Keibler |
Urban Ecology Michelle Parker Mike Rizo |
| Community Engagement Jim Cudney Robb Telfer |
Water and Aquatic Ecosystems Phil Willink |
| Ecological Monitoring/Research Karen Glennemeier Lauren Umek Rachel Goad |
Youth Stewardship Alison Paul Carina Ruiz Credell Walls |
Day-Of Volunteers
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Book Signing Supervisors – Kathy Garness, Linda Masters
Book Signing – Marni Curtis, Tamyala Grabill
Check-In Desk Supervisors – Aqsa Junagadhwala, Chris Parson
Check in Desk – Stephanie Beilke, Matt Evans, Taylor Gendel, Judy Ksiazek, Pattie Marsarch, Grace Van Moer, Diane Regner
Greeter Supervisor – Nan Pason
Greeters – Jessica Goehler, Sarah Gutman, Cindy Hedges, Jacqueline Ward
Info Desk – Taylor Gendel, Laura Miller Hill, Aqsa Junagadhwala
Kathryn Meyer, Vivien Rivera
Lunch Supervisors – Chris and Nan Parson
Lunch – John Elliott, Luandra Howard, Stuti Sharma, Doinita Mary Toranzo, Mike Tuttle Jr, Debbie Zeleznik
Photographers – Sameena Ahmed, Brittnie Berkshire, Lucia B. Botello, Dick Riner
Poster Session Supervisor – Lydia Uhlir
Poster Session – Luandra Howard, Izabella Redlinksi, Brittany Rivera, Mike Tuttle Jr
Room Host Supervisor – Jo Fessett
Room Hosts – Matt Bonfitto, Bryan Duffy, Daniela Herrera, Brian Ohsowski, Connor Tomaka, Stephen Tuscher, John Zink
Set Up/Pack Up – Cindy Hedges, Aqsa Junagadhwala, Linda Masters, Brittany Rivera, Connor Tomaka, Lydia Uhlir
