Colleen Smith

Colleen Smith is an accomplished professional in government affairs and environmental advocacy, currently serving as Vice President of Government Affairs at Invenergy since November 2021. Smith has held various leadership positions, including Deputy Director and Legislative Director at the Illinois Environmental Council and Interim State Director for the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition. Previous experience includes roles as Government Affairs Associate at Stricklin & Associates and Chief of Staff for State Representative Ann Williams. Smith's advocacy work spans organizations such as the Sierra Club and Food & Water Watch, focusing on policy development, grassroots organizing, and coalition building. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Environmental Law and Policy from the University of Vermont and a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder.