Triton College is proud to host a special event that brings environmental advocacy and civic engagement to our campus. Students, staff, and community members are welcome to join us for a fireside chat with Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC), and Dany Robles, one of IEC’s passionate community advocates. Together, they’ll discuss the vital role of lobbying in shaping environmental policy, and the many ways students and community members can make a real difference in the fight for a sustainable future. The event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. on Triton’s campus.
Our speakers will help demystify the legislative process, breaking down how lobbying works, why it’s essential to democracy, and how individuals like you can make your voice heard. Lobbying often gets misunderstood. But Jen and Dany can explain how ordinary people meeting with lawmakers is one of the most effective ways to influence public policy. You don’t need to be a professional lobbyist or political insider to make change happen. What’s needed most are informed, passionate people who care about their communities and the planet.
This fireside chat will be part discussion, part training, and all inspiration. Attendees will walk away with practical tools and ideas for action, whether that means joining environmental campaigns, participating in community organizing, or simply learning how to contact legislators effectively. Students interested in sustainability, political science, communications, or social justice will find this event especially valuable.
We invite all Triton College students, staff, and community members to be part of this engaging conversation. Learn what’s happening in Springfield this fall, discover how policies get shaped behind the scenes, and find out how your voice can help build a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable Illinois.
Together, we can turn passion into policy and advocacy into action.
Manolo Avalos
Triton Environmental Club
River Forest, Bellwood, Oak Park and Riverside
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