About

Elisabeth Reed

Director

Elisabeth Reed has served as the Director of Sustainability at ISU since June 2019, playing a pivotal role in advancing the university’s sustainability efforts. She led the creation of ISU's first Sustainability Strategic Plan, and collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to integrate sustainability into academics, campus life, and operations, making it a core part of the university’s mission.

A certified TRUE advisor, Elisabeth has led the development of Zero Waste practices on campus, significantly reducing waste through procurement, advancing composting efforts, conducting waste audits, and improving  campus-wide waste management.

Elisabeth has expanded programs such as the Pass It On Move Out Program, which diverts thousands of pounds of student belongings from landfills. She has also created the Front Yard Free Cycle event, and collaborated with students to develop The Share Shop, ISU's first free secondhand store offering students access to clothing, school supplies, and household items.

She is also committed to providing students with hands-on, real-world sustainability experiences through international study tours and service trips focused on global challenges, including the development of the Sustainable City Tour program.

Prior to this position, Reed taught in the Fashion Design and Merchandising program at ISU – connecting sustainability, life cycle assessment, and social justice issues into textiles and product development courses, while also developing the award-winning Fix It Friday program. Reed has a master’s degree in fashion design from the Savannah College of Art and Design and an undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of Cincinnati.

(309) 438-4425
ereed2@IllinoisState.edu

Christine Bruckner

Assistant Director

Christine joined the Office of Sustainability in January 2023 as Assistant Director. In this role, Christine helps tell the story of our sustainability through data by tracking and monitoring sustainability-related activities, initiatives, and operations. Prior to joining the Office of Sustainability, Christine was the Assistant Director of Assessment and Data Management in the Center for Civic Engagement at Illinois State University for six years where she collaborated with the Office of Sustainability often. She also previously served as a Research and Planning Analyst in the Office of Planning, Research, and Policy Analysis at Illinois State, conducted research and program evaluations for a local non-profit agency, and taught high school English and speech. She holds a B.A. in Communication Teacher Education and a M.S. in Communication both from Illinois State University.

(309) 438-1447
cbruckn@IllinoisState.edu

Lily Linden

Graduate Assistant

Lily Linden is pursuing a Master of Science in Global Politics. While at ISU for her bachelor's degree in political science, Lily served as the Assistant Director of the American Civil Liberties Union- ISU, where she is now a co-advisor. She was a member of the Model United Nations Team and participated in 3 study abroad programs, including a fair-trade trip to Nepal with the Office of Sustainability. Lily's research interests are human rights, specifically the human right to food, and student-led advocacy efforts.

lalind1@IllinoisState.edu