Caitlin Lill

Caitlin Lill has a diverse range of work experience in various organizations. Caitlin is currently serving as the Director of Strategic Operations at the National Audubon Society, overseeing six primary areas of operations for Audubon Delta. Caitlin is responsible for finance, grants and fundraising, human resources, staff morale, and the conservation centers. Caitlin also prioritizes equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in their work.

Prior to their current role, Caitlin worked as the Senior Program Manager for Coastal Stewardship at Audubon Delta, where they managed all aspects of the coastal stewardship programs in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Before joining the National Audubon Society, Caitlin served as the Capital Development Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Bureau of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. In this role, they administered the capital development program for state parks and trails, facilities, historic sites, and state forests.

Caitlin's work experience also includes roles as an Administrative Assistant at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, a Project Manager at the Urbana Park District, a Strategic and Interpretive Planning Consultant at the Champaign County Historical Museum, and an Environmental Office Manager at the Urbana Parks District.

Caitlin has also held positions at the Orpheum Children's Science Museum, Champaign County Forest Preserve District, Hayward Area Historical Society, and SFSU Museum Studies, where they worked on various educational projects and exhibits.

Overall, Caitlin Lill has a strong background in project management, budgeting, grant writing, and operations management in the environmental and cultural sectors. Caitlin has a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Caitlin Lill has a diverse education history. Caitlin started their undergraduate studies in 2004 at Beloit College, where they pursued a degree in Biology, Classics, and Museum Studies. Caitlin completed their undergraduate program in 2008. In 2009, Caitlin enrolled at San Francisco State University, where they obtained a graduate degree in Museum Studies, which they completed in 2012. In 2016, they briefly attended Parkland College as a non-degree seeking student in the field of Construction Management. In 2017, Caitlin pursued an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Analysis at Northwestern University, completing it in 2018. Additionally, in 2006, they spent some time at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), but it is unclear if they pursued a degree or field of study there.