Quinn Adamowski

Regional Advocacy Manager @Landmarks Illinois

IL, US

Advocacy and Technical Assistance•Advocate for the preservation of historic places in downstate Illinois• Provide guidance on preservation techniques and approaches, fundraising, organizational development, capacity building, community relations and politics, community development, conservation issues, public relations and the availability of preservation resources• Act as a liaison to community groups, local preservation organizations and commissions and preservation advocates. Coordinate with local elected officials and municipal staff regarding preservation issues in their communities. Testify at public meetings and hearings that pertain to targeted preservation projects• Assist with the administration of the annual Most Endangered Historic Places list and strategize and assist with advocacy and preservation solutions• Assist in developing preservation capacity statewide. Expand and foster the network of preservation stakeholders across the state of Illinois• Assist in monitoring municipal, county and state legislation impacting historic preservationEducation and Communication • Increase understanding of historic preservation through public presentations, workshops and conferences• Work in conjunction with the State Historic Preservation Office to provide guidance to communities developing historic preservation programs, plans, ordinances and comprehensive plans• Identify potential program participants or candidates, including Most Endangered Historic Places list properties, Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award honorees and Landmarks Illinois grant programsResource Development• Together with the COO and the Director of Development & Engagement, identify funding opportunities for advocacy and policy activities. Help build constituent and financial support by identifying potential donors• Work with the Membership Manager to identify new members• Work with the President and COO to identify potential board members

University of St. Francis

Master of Education - MEd

Olivet Nazarene University

Master of Education - MEd

Knox College

Bachelor of Arts - BA

Western Illinois University

Master's degree