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Leadership

IonE’s leadership structure brings together expertise from across the University of Minnesota and beyond. Every person and group plays a distinct role in shaping strategy, advancing research and strengthening partnerships. Learn more about us and how we collaborate.

Leading Together

Jessica Hellmann smiles warmly at a podium during the Midwest Climate Leadership Project conference.

We are striving to create a world where we have all of the answers and knowledge needed to achieve sustainability, even the thorniest, long-range unknowns; where skilled, supported, and interconnected leaders are thriving as they show us the way.

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Our Fields of Practice

Three directors lead IonE’s research, education and public interest communications programs – each an active practitioner in their respective field, working at the intersection of ideas and impact.

Advisory Leadership

IonE works with advisors inside and outside the University to strengthen research, partnerships and strategic direction.

Faculty Leadership Council

The Faculty Leadership Council is made up of University of Minnesota faculty members who represent our affiliate body and advise IonE’s leadership team. The council provides faculty perspectives and helps ensure IonE’s goals and decisions reflect the priorities and expertise of its faculty community.

External Advisory Board

The IonE External Advisory Board brings together leaders from the private, public and nonprofit sectors, along with external leaders in higher education, forming a body that reflects our network of collaborators. These leaders provide strategic guidance and diverse perspectives that help shape our work.

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