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 The Midwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.Your Midwest Region Office of Communications team is part of a national community of communications professionals welcoming all people into the world of conservation, engaging them in the work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and inspiring them to enjoy and conserve America’s wildlife and wild places. We promote opportunities for the public to participate in conservation efforts and decision-making and communicate the thinking behind our actions and science. We use storytelling and relationship building to invite people into conversation around unique stories, strengthen existing partnerships and look for new connections with a broad range of stakeholders and audiences.Media ContactsImageA grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logoTim PatronskiAssistant Regional DirectorOffice of CommunicationsAdditional Role(s)Midwest RegionContact+1612-713-5108 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIImageA grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logoGarrett PetersonDeputy Assistant Regional DirectorOffice of CommunicationsExpertisePublic AffairsContactSend a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIImageA grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logoTammy MealmanSecretaryOffice of CommunicationsContact+1612-713-5181 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIImageA grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logoAllison SmartNative American LiaisonOffice of CommunicationsContact+1 231-843-7303 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIAlejandro MoralesPublic Affairs SpecialistOffice of CommunicationsAdditional Role(s)Building Effective Tribal Relationships Training Instructor and Peer Support MemberExpertisePartners for Fish and Wildlife,Native American Partnerships,Native Environmental ScienceContact+1612-713-5175 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIAshley J. PetersPublic Affairs SpecialistOffice of CommunicationsExpertiseWildlife and Sport Fish Restoration,Great Lakes Restoration InitiativeContact+1612-427-4298 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWICourtney CelleyDigital Strategist & Web ManagerOffice of CommunicationsExpertiseMultimedia,Social media,WebsitesContactSend a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIImageA grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logoGeorgia ParhamSenior Public Affairs SpecialistOffice of CommunicationsExpertiseEndangered Species,Ecological Services,EnergyContact+1812-334-4261 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIGigi OttenPublic Affairs SpecialistExpertiseScience Applications,Landscape conservation,Partnership buildingContact+1612-713-5184 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIJanet LebsonSenior Public Affairs SpecialistOffice of CommunicationsAdditional Role(s)Co-Chair, Communications Work Group, Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating CommitteeExpertiseFish and Aquatic Conservation,Invasive carp,Aquatic invasive species,Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi River initiativesContact+1612-790-9316AreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIImageA grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logoLarry DeanPublic Affairs SpecialistOffice of CommunicationsExpertiseMigratory birdsContact+1612-713-5312 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIMara KoenigSenior Public Affairs SpecialistOffice of CommunicationsAdditional Role(s)National Pollinator Communication CoordinatorExpertiseMonarchs,PollinatorsContact+1612-713-5316 Send a MessageMelissa ClarkSenior Public Affairs SpecialistOffice of CommunicationsExpertiseEndangered Species,Ecological ServicesContact+1612-713-5170 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIImageA grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logoMonica BlaserPublic Affairs SpecialistOffice of CommunicationsAdditional Role(s)Points of Contact for printing and related services (All programs except NWRS)ExpertiseSea Lamprey Control,Invasive CarpContact+1612-713-5361 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIImageA grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logoPaula SundeCongressional LiaisonOffice of CommunicationsAdditional Role(s)Navigating outreach from Members of Congress or their staffExpertiseCongressional AffairsContact+1 651-440-5669 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWITina ShawSenior Public Affairs SpecialistOffice of CommunicationsExpertiseNational Wildlife Refuge System,Office of Law EnforcementContact+1612-713-5331 Send a MessageAreaILINIAMIMNMOOHWIRegional HeadquartersMidwest Region HeadquartersThe Midwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. Our regional headquarters is primarily comprised of administrative offices, law enforcement, and the offices of our regional leadership.Administrative OfficeBloomington,MN
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