About Us
The Conservation Illinois PAC was formed to build an environmental majority in the Illinois State legislature and a supportive executive branch in order to support the mission of environmental advocacy organizations.
Our Executive Board
Meet The Team
The Conservation Illinois PAC Executive Board is made up of leaders from throughout the Illinois environmental community.
Jennifer Walling
Chairwoman
Jennifer Walling is an attorney and executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.
Colleen Smith
Treasurer
Colleen Smith is the Interim State Director of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition and previously served as Chief of Staff for State Representative Ann Williams.
Steven Andersson
Board Member
Steven Andersson is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 65th district.
Kady McFadden
Board Member
Kady McFadden is the deputy director of the Illinois Sierra Club.
Pastor Scott Onque’
Board Member
Pastor Onque’ currently serves as Pastor of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church and is policy director at Faith in Place.
Renatto Mariotti
Board Member
Renato Mariotti is an attorney, legal commentator, acting fill-in anchor for WGN-TV and former federal prosecutor.
Elaine Nekritz
Board Member
Elaine Nekritz is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 57th District from 2001 to 2017.
Linda Sullivan
Board Member
