Tayo Hill
Director of Culture and Operations | Baumhart Scholars Social Impact MBA | Values-Based Leader | Strategic Thinker | Global Citizen
- Role
- Illinois Director of Culture and Operations at The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tayo Hill
As a seasoned communications and operations professional, I excel in strategic planning…
Experience
Illinois Director of Culture and Operations
Sep 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
The Director of Culture and Operations (DCO) is a strategic leader responsible for cultivating a strong, inclusive, and collaborative culture across the Illinois Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. With oversight of operations, facilities, safety, finance, and human resources, the DCO ensures the chapter functions efficiently and in alignment with organizational values and goals.Managing an expansive budget and supporting over 80 staff, the DCO plays a pivotal role in shaping internal systems, enhancing staff well-being, and fostering a sense of community across hybrid, remote, and on-site teams. The DCO collaborates closely with conservation, development, government relations, IT, and marketing teams, and partners with divisional HR and finance leaders to drive strategic initiatives.As a member of the chapter’s leadership team, the DCO leads efforts in engagement, supports talent development, and ensures compliance with TNC policies. The role requires a balance of visionary leadership and operational excellence to empower staff and advance conservation outcomes across Illinois and the broader Midwest Division.
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
Baumhart Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Certificate
2023 — 2024
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2023 — 2025
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