Our Staff

Brian Imus

Executive Director
bimus@illinoisgreenalliance.org
(312) 245-8300 x.201

As Executive Director, Brian utilizes his more than 15 years of nonprofit management experience to manage the operations and staff and develop the overall strategy for the organization.

Brian has been involved with environmental issues and sustainability since graduating with a degree in Planning, Public Policy and Management from the University of Oregon's School of Architecture. Prior to joining Illinois Green, he worked for the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan where he helped to coordinate a successful campaign to reduce mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants and worked to implement new legislation to combat urban sprawl.

Brian has testified before state legislative committees and authored several reports on a wide range of public interest issues. For example, his report Chemical Compliance, an analysis of toxics found in children's products, led to the national recall of a children's toy containing lead.

Contact Brian about sponsorship, getting involved, and partnerships.

Katie Kaluzny

LEED GA
Associate Director
kkaluzny@illinoisgreenalliance.org
(312) 245-8300 x.202

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Katie directs and implements education programming, fosters organizational partnerships and collaborations, works with all staff on their program goals, and oversees day to day activities of the organization.

Before Illinois Green, Katie worked for the Chicago Department of Environment leading volunteer, intern and education programs at the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) for two years. And for four years, led the volunteer programs at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Lincoln Park.

Outside of work, Katie serves on the Village of Brookfield's Board of Trustees. She started her love of the outdoors, nature and the environment mowing lawns and pulling weeds at a lawn care service and on the grounds crew at University of Michigan.

Contact Katie about partnerships, education programs, industry connections, general green building questions, and ideas about how to save the world.

Liz Wimmer

LEED GA, Green Classroom Professional
Program Manager
lwimmer@illinoisgreenalliance.org
(312) 245-8300 x.203

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Liz manages the Illinois Green Schools Project & Mentors, the Illinois Green Ribbon Schools Program, and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee on the board.

Since 2015, Liz has worked to expand Illinois Green's event management as well as volunteer and community engagement initiatives. Her background in event planning, volunteer management and environmental issues has added capacity to coordinate and manage Illinois Green's broad spectrum of programming. She previously worked as a sustainability educator and volunteer coordinator working with students and volunteers at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Ecology Action Center, and National University of Health Sciences.

Outside of work, she volunteers on her local environmental committee. She loves to travel, having gone to 42 states & 4 countries, and is always looking to add more places to add to her list! She enjoys cooking and trying new recipes.

Contact Liz about the Illinois Green Schools Project and other ways to engage with schools.

Maggie Olson

Communications & Development Associate
molson@illinoisgreenalliance.org
(312) 245-8300 x.205

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Maggie joined Illinois Green Alliance as an intern in 2020 and began serving as the Communications Associate in 2021. She oversees social media, newsletters, the website, and giving campaigns.

She previously interned at the Shedd Aquarium and managed communications for Northwestern University's sustainNU program during her undergraduate years. She is passionate about the intersection of sustainability and communication and promoting solutions to build resilient communities.

Maggie loves drawing comics for friends and perfecting her homemade biscuit recipe. An avid birdwatcher, she spends her weekends exploring local and state parks.

Contact Maggie about promoting events, media opportunities, membership, and being featured on our blog.

Maya Coyle

EIT, LEED AP BD + C
Building Performance Associate
mcoyle@illinoisgreenalliance.org
(312) 245-8300 x.206

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Maya joined Illinois Green in 2021 and oversees the Neighborhood Power Project, Retrofit Chicago, and Sustainable Facilities Mentors programs.

During undergrad, Maya worked for the Washington University Office of Sustainability, working on campus renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. After graduating in 2019, Maya joined Arup as an Electrical Engineer and Digital Consultant, focusing on smart buildings and energy efficiency measures in building design.

In both her work and education, Maya has always been interested in the intersection of engineering, social justice, and the environment.

In her free time, Maya loves to run, bake, and read, and any activity that lets her be outside. Her recent pandemic hobbies include beer brewing and mushroom foraging.

Contact Maya about ways to support existing buildings.

Careers & Internships

Education & Operations Associate

Illinois Green Alliance is seeking an Education & Operations Associate to build on our nearly 20-year history working in the green building and sustainable communities movement in Illinois. This energetic and skilled professional will assist, oversee and implement educational events, provide membership and volunteer support, and coordinate administrative functions of the organization.

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Internships

Illinois Green Alliance has no internship openings at this time.

Typically, we have 1-2 spring & summer positions available for college students. Please check back to this page and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date.



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