PRI Staff Events

OED Seminar Series

May 6, 2026   10:00 - 11:30 am  
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, Rm 131
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Prairie Research Institute
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PRI Staff Events (non-training)

The Executive Directors Advisory Committee (EDAC) will be facilitating an OED Seminar Series. The OED Seminar Series will consist of four sessions designed to help PRI staff better understand the day-to-day work of OED senior leadership and how their groups support and collaborate with staff across the organization. In addition to its informational value, this is also an opportunity to strengthen working relationships across PRI by fostering more personal connections.

 Each 1.5-hour seminar will feature two OED leaders. Each presenter will have 20 minutes to:

 Describe their roles and responsibilities

  • Explain the services their groups provide to staff
  • Share one concrete accomplishment from the past two years
  • Highlight one current or upcoming project

 

Each presentation will conclude with a 10-minute moderated Q&A, followed by a 30-minute informal meet-and-greet.  

 April 8

Marc Miller – Deputy Director

 Angie Coy – External Relations and Communications

April 15

Alan Dudley – Operations and Administration/Finance

Amy Dillman – Workforce Planning and Organizational Development/Human Resources

April 22

Shari Effert-Fanta – Facilities and Safety

Felipe Menanteau – Computer and Data Services 

May 6

Brian Pianfetti – Associate Director of Research

Robin Warne – Assistant Director of Research

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