Jenna Shelton (B.S., 2011, Environmental Geology) recently joined the Prairie Research Institute as the new director of the Illinois State Water Survey.
Shelton is a hydrobiogeochemist with 14 years of experience at the U.S. Geological Survey. She has a dynamic background of research and leadership, with expertise in strategic planning, machine learning, budgeting, the energy-water nexus, workforce development, stakeholder outreach, and international and Tribal Nation relations.
“Previous directors have cultivated a top-tier workforce here at ISWS: We have an expert group of scientists who are uniquely equipped to assist the citizens of Illinois in all things ‘water,’” Shelton said. “I am excited to learn from and work with them to continue to grow the research performed by the survey and continue to serve the needs of Illinois.”