Meet our Board of Directors
Discover the inspiring leaders behind our organization!
Christine Lagattolla
president
As the founder and leader, Christine brings a lifelong passion for nature and outdoor education. Growing up in Mount Prospect, she developed a deep connection to the outdoors from an early age. Christine's extensive experience in outdoor programming, combined with her academic background in Digital Marketing, Educational Psychology, and Physical Education, drives her commitment to enriching children's lives through nature. As a DeKalb resident since 2005, Christine is dedicated to fostering collaboration, building relationships, and harnessing the power of community commitment to well-being.
Nathan Tripp
secretary
Growing up, Nathan Tripp spent a great deal of time outdoors. From fishing, to hiking, his best memories are of the adventures he has had in nature. Nathan wants to see others have the same opportunities to enjoy nature and the outdoor resources that he had growing up. As an alumni of NIU’s Master of Public Administration with over 10 years of volunteering in the community, he is excited to further the mission of Kish Kids Outside. With so many great opportunities to get out and explore, some just need help getting started!
Amy Doll
member
In both her professional career and personal life as a mom of two boys, Amy has had a passion for connecting people with outdoor experiences for over 20 years. She loves to spend time biking, swimming, hiking, backpacking, creek walking and volunteering to care for Illinois natural areas. With a background in Parks and Recreation combined with years of experience in educating about and building support for the nature in Illinois, Amy is excited to build support for the natural areas in the community where she lives.