Renaé oversees $37.6M in equipment inventory for the Prairie Research Institute and four of its Surveys — Illinois State Geological Survey, Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois State Water Survey, and Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. Additionally, she serves on various awards committees where she functions not only as a committee member, but also as an emcee. Renaé enjoys volunteering with Geophun, the ISGS social committee. When not tracking property, emceeing an awards ceremony, or organizing a staff social event, Renaé enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, traveling, participating in cancer support and patient advocacy groups, and socializing with friends.
Selected Publications:
Bachrach, J. S. & Chrzastowski, M. J. (2015). A walking guide to the history & features of Lincoln Park. Champaign, IL: Illinois State Geological Survey (Contributions included brochure and map editing and review)