Openlands
Chris Kessler is an experienced policy professional currently serving as the Director of Policy at Openlands since May 2022, where responsibilities include managing governmental affairs and legislative advocacy. Prior to this role, Kessler worked at the Illinois House of Representatives Office of the Speaker from February 2013 to May 2022, advancing through positions including Senior Legislative Coordinator and Digital Director, where Kessler led communication strategies and managed digital outreach initiatives. Kessler's background also includes work as a Political Communications Consultant for the Democratic Party of Illinois, contributing to various election campaigns through creative communication and grassroots organizing. Kessler holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Global Labor Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Openlands
As innovative protectors and stewards of the land since 1963, Openlands exists to create access to nature for all. Through local alliances, forward vision, and persistent action, Openlands connects and leads conservation work, serving as a guiding voice for communities, organizations, and more effective policy in northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region.