Our Expert Staff

Director of Restoration and Trails

Restoration Coordinator

Land Management Specialist

President & CEO

Director of Administration

VP of Land Management

Director of Forestry

Conservation Planner

Restoration Coordinator

Director of Conservation Workforce

Director of Education

Landscape Ecologist

Executive Administrator

Director of Development

Director of Policy

Public Relations & Content Specialist

Forestry Coordinator

Accounting Manager

Administrative and Finance Coordinator

Forestry Program Coordinator

Assistant Director of Development

Staff Accountant

Policy Specialist

Forestry Specialist

Chief Operating Officer

Vice President of Policy & Land Conservation

TreeKeepers Program Specialist

Forestry Program Specialist

Conservation Attorney

Conservation Planning Specialist

Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst

Vice President of External Affairs

Director of Finance

Development & Data Associate

Communications Coordinator

Landscaping Specialist

Jocelyn Vidal supports Openlands as the Conservation Planning Coordinator, where she cultivates community-led initiatives that connect people to nature and promote environmental stewardship. With four years of experience in the environmental field, Jocelyn brings expertise in community engagement, education, and program and volunteer coordination. Before joining Openlands, she worked in customer service and actively volunteered in outdoor restoration efforts throughout the Cook County Forest Preserves. Jocelyn holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Northeastern Illinois University and is currently pursuing her M.A.T. in Elementary Education. Passionate about connecting communities to green spaces and inspiring youth to explore the outdoors, Jocelyn is known for her collaborative spirit and commitment to equity in environmental education.

Institutional Grants Manager

Forestry Specialist

President Emeritus