Michael Kamp

Public Relations Specialist

Michael supports Openlands as the Public Relations Specialist, where he engages external partners and tells compelling stories about Openlands’ work. With five years of experience in outreach and a conservation background, Michael brings expertise in relationship building, writing, and a strong understanding of environmental issues.

Before joining Openlands, he worked for the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he organized a series of conferences with NASA on satellite data and energy. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Grinnell College and a Master of Science in Environmental Conservation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Passionate about sharing his knowledge and interest in nature, Michael is known for inspiring others to care about their local environment.

Favorite Place to Get Outside- he enjoys birding around Chicagoland, especially at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, where he looks for grassland birds. He is also proud TreeKeeper #2,199. 

LinkedIn: Michael Kamp

Contact Information

  • Email: mkamp@openlands.org
  • Phone: 312.863.6301

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See you at the 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon!

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