We are delighted to announce that Carol Hays will join Prairie Rivers Network as its new Executive Director on May 1, 2015. Carol will replace outgoing Director Glynnis Collins who is moving on to other adventures in Nebraska.
Carol has a passion for clean water and strong experience in community action and organizational effectiveness. She comes to Prairie Rivers Network after more than a decade running her own consulting practice where she supported non-profits and community leaders in strategic planning, leadership and policy change. With her husband, Scott and other river enthusiasts in the Mahomet area, she co-founded the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy. She has been involved in a variety of community advocacy campaigns, particularly in the arena of indoor air quality. Carol holds a PhD in Political Science from Southern Illinois University.