Allison Frederick

​Allison Frederick is Assistant Public Affairs Manager for the Lake County Forest Preserve District in northeastern Illinois. Prior to that she has held positions in environmental education, limnology laboratories and as a field technician in aquatic entomology research. She is an active citizen scientist, surveying calling frogs and Odonate populations in Lake County. Her background in Forestry and Natural Resources from Purdue University and passion for land stewardship is a great fit for the public relations team at a conservation agency. She believes that we can join forces to take major action against climate change and other environmental challenges—and strong, clear communications are the first step. From restoration workdays in local preserves to exploring natural areas with her family, she works daily to inspire positive changes in the world around us.