Staff

Clare Lindahl is chief executive officer of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. She is in charge of providing vision, leadership, and direction to the organization, ensuring its success. Clare became the CEO of SWCS in August of 2017. She previously served as the executive director for Conservation Districts of Iowa and as natural...

Courtney Allen is the chief operating officer of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. She manages the day-to-day operations and works closely with the CEO and staff to support the organization's growth and success. She previously held the title of event and professional development director/executive assistant to the CEO. Courtney...

Renee Bouldin is the program manager at the Soil and Water Conservation Society, where she leads the Emerging Leaders Program, coordinates the Awards and Scholarships Program, directs student programming, and manages chapter outreach and engagement. She also assists with event planning and execution for the Society’s conferences and webinars. Through...

Erika is the administrative coordinator for SWCS. She provides a variety of administrative tasks, including membership management, payroll and billing support, administrative support, office and building management, event coordination support, and customer service.

Abigail Christian is the managing editor of the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. She works with the research editors and Editorial Board to further the journal’s development, edits content for “A” Section articles, and oversees the peer review process and the journal’s business operations.

Kendall, our student leader intern, will support conference logistics, plan a student and early career networking session, and assist with social media. She recently graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in economics and ethics & public policy and a certificate in sustainability, and will begin a master’s in...

Rachel Owen is the SWCS Senior Advisor, focused on policy, grants, and overall strategy for the Society. Rachel is a soil scientist who has built a career in policy and social entrepreneurship. She received a PhD in Soil Science from the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources, holds an MS...

JT is the editorial assistant at SWCS. She plays a key role in advancing the Society’s publications and communications efforts through the creation and delivery of high-quality editorial and digital content. She supports the production of the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation by coordinating manuscript workflows, editing content, and collaborating...

Krisha, our program support intern, will assist with programs including the Emerging Leaders Program, student and early career initiatives, awards and scholarships, and the annual conference. She is a third-year student at Iowa State University majoring in psychology and human development and family studies, with a goal of building a...