Bio
April 7, 2025
Angela Blatt
As the Senior Agriculture Policy Manager, Angela addresses critical water quality challenges in the Great Lakes region, focusing on agriculture and source water policies and initiatives across Michigan, Ohio, and […]
Bio
January 20, 2025
Ashley Brummel
Ashley brings expertise in grants management, project coordination, and research administration. With a career spanning diverse organizations, including the CDC Foundation, Northwestern University, Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Caerus Foundation, she […]
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December 3, 2024
Mason Stahl
As Development Associate, Mason plays a key role in advancing the Alliance’s fundraising efforts by providing critical administrative and operational support. He oversees the entry of mailed, digital, and third-party […]
Bio
October 24, 2024
Laura Payne, Chair
Laura Payne is the Director of Public Markets at Builders Vision, responsible for equity and fixed income investments across various portfolios. Laura is a frequent speaker on topics of investment […]
Bio
September 20, 2024
Bre’Shaun Reddick
As Local Partnership Manager, Bre’Shaun prioritizes co-leading strategic relationship expansion in disinvested communities, bridging the gap between local change makers and policy makers. Bre’Shaun has over a decade of experience […]
Bio
February 5, 2024
Tom Fazzini
Tom comes to the Alliance with extensive experience serving in political and nonprofit communications roles at the federal and local government levels, in campaigns, and as an advisor to nonprofit […]
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January 4, 2024
Justine Weidel
As Executive Assistant, Justine primarily supports the Alliance’s President/CEO and COO, working to maximize the strategic use of their time. She also provides administrative strategy and support across all teams […]
Bio
January 4, 2024
Meleah Geertsma
Meleah joined the Alliance for the Great Lakes as Director of Clean Water & Equity in 2023. In this role, Meleah is responsible for leading the Alliance’s water infrastructure team, […]
Bio
November 26, 2023
Don Carr
As Media Director, Don Carr leads strategic communication and media campaigns to drive the Alliance’s program and advocacy objectives across the Great Lakes region. With over 15 years of experience, […]
Bio
October 12, 2023
Timothy Alston, Executive Committee Member
Timothy is a process controls engineer at the Gary Sanitary District, one of the largest wastewater utilities in the State of Indiana and one of the few majority-black employees utilities […]