Kysh Lindell

AmeriCorps Member

Contact at: KLindell@ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org

Originally hailing from the mountains of Colorado, Kysh has spent the past few years nurturing a love for the people and prairies of the Midwest. They first entered the world of conservation through language, earning a degree in English and history at Colorado State University and serving as an Education and Communications Fellow at the Aldo Leopold Foundation. When not deep in writing or conversation, you can find them listening to John Denver or searching for remnants of wildness in a nearby natural area. 

Sylvie Rising

Operations Assistant

Contact at: SRising@ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org

Raised in Viroqua, WI, Sylvie has always loved the Driftless Area. She graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Personal Finance and went on to work in the financial planning industry. After this, she had experiences working at The University of Texas Law School as a Program Coordinator and with children in a Children’s Shelter and at a Montessori Preschool. She was always interested in nonprofit work and hoped she would find her way there, so she is so excited to be a part of The Prairie Enthusiasts! When she is not at work you can find her spending time with family and friends and enjoying the outdoors.

David Myers

Advancement Associate

Contact at: DMyers@ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org

David has spent most of his career working in publishing and project management, but has always enjoyed a deep love and respect for the land. After learning about The Prairie Enthusiasts, he was determined to find a way to contribute to the protection and restoration of natural ecosystems. David started at the Prairie Enthusiasts in 2024, and has always been interested in new and effective ways for people to share their knowledge.

Cassidy Coulson

Advancement Assistant

Contact at: CCoulson@ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org

A lover of beauty and the Driftless area, Cassidy joined The Prairie Enthusiasts in 2024. Her professional background is in English education and child development, and most recently gained hands-on experience in coffee production. She was drawn to The Prairie Enthusiasts for their reverence of natural ecosystems and wanted to be a part of the tangible work they do. When she’s not a busy bee at work, she can most likely be found at the dog park soaking up some pupply love. 

Khris Miller

Land Protection Coordinator

Contact at: KMiller@ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org

Khris joined The Prairie Enthusiasts to make a difference for “our beautiful planet Earth” after spending much of her career in the for-profit sector. Trained as an educator, her love of learning and teaching has allowed her to grow and help others succeed as well. She is a creative problem solver and resourceful support for our chapters and members. Khris and her husband relocated to the Driftless region in 2018, where they are learning to be stewards of the land. She enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding.