211 S Paterson St, Ste 270
Madison, WI 53703
tel: 608-251-9131 x17
fax: 608-663-5971
email: vicki [at] gatheringwaters.org

Vicki Elkin
Policy Director

Primary Responsibilities
• Develop and oversee policy agenda and strategies
• Building partnerships with stakeholders and partners
• Raise the profile of the Stewardship Fund
• Cultivate legislators’ support of land conservation policies

Past Jobs & Experience
Following eight years as Executive Director of Gathering Waters Conservancy, Vicki stepped down to become the Stewardship Campaign Director in 2006. In 2008, Vicki became Gathering Waters' Policy Director following a very successful reauthorization of the Stewardship Fund. Previously, Vicki administered a purchase of development rights (PDR) program for the Town of Dunn, Wisconsin. Vicki also has worked as a senior legislative assistant in Washington, DC, where she was responsible for drafting legislation on environmental issues.

Education
MA, Land Resources Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Favorite protected place in Wisconsin
Escanaba Lake Ski Trail
UW Arboretum

Favorite Gathering Waters project
Annual Awards Celebration - I love getting 250+ passionate land trust people in one room!

In Their Own Words - These stories by real landowners about their connections to the land are moving and inspiring.

Hobbies
Cross-country skiing, pond hockey, yoga, gardening, biking, and trying to keep up with my very active boys — husband, Mike Ivey, and two-year-old son, Alex.

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