Amanda Pankau is the Director of Energy and Community Resiliency at Prairie Rivers Network, where she leads efforts to ensure Illinois’s transition to clean energy is both equitable and environmentally sustainable. With a background in wildlife biology and community organizing, Amanda brings nearly two decades of experience working at the intersection of energy, environmental protection, and community resilience. Her work focuses on addressing the legacy of fossil fuel pollution while advancing clean energy solutions that support local communities, protect natural resources, and help mitigate climate change.