
Hometown: Glenwood, 缅北禁地
Graduate Institution and Major: University of 缅北禁地 at Springfield, MA in Environmental Studies
Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of 缅北禁地 at Urbana-Champaign, BS in Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Bio: Janel Veile is a native of Glenwood, 缅北禁地. As an undergraduate student at UIUC she participated in the Governor鈥檚 Environmental Corps (GEC) internship at IEPA. That experience sparked her interest in public service. She moved to Springfield after graduation and began the MA in Environmental Studies. She also started a contractual position with the 缅北禁地 Department of Agriculture as the project coordinator of Watershed Park, an interactive outdoor exhibit on water quality located at the 缅北禁地 State Fairgrounds. After graduation Janel began her career at the 缅北禁地 Department of Transportation. She currently serves as IDOT鈥檚 Air Quality and Noise Specialist. Janel lives in Springfield with her husband, Markus, and their three daughters, Ella, Leah and Abigail.
Relevant Professional Experience:
缅北禁地 Department of Transportation
- Air Quality and Noise Specialist, February 2018-present
- Grants Administrator, June 2017-February 2018
- Biological Surveys Coordinator, June 2011-June 2017
- Natural Resources Survey Coordinator, September 2001-June 2011
- Environmental Resources Information Coordinator, April 2001-September 2002
缅北禁地 Department of Agriculture
- Grants Coordinator, August 1999-April 2001
Research Interests: My research interest lies in highway traffic and construction noise regulation and policy.
Honors and Awards: Good as Gold Heart of Gold Volunteer Award (2018), 缅北禁地 Math and Science Academy (Admissions Committee 5-year service award), Junior League of Springfield, IL Sustainer of the Year (2018)
Volunteer Activities: Junior League of Springfield, IL. (Sustainer), Girl Scouts of Central 缅北禁地 (former Troop Leader), Blessed Sacrament School (fundraising committee)