Meet Our Team

Education:

• Master of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Kentucky
• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Pittsburgh

Best Part of My Job:

Helping students grow, explore, and discover their interests during their college experience to help design a meaningful life.

Interests:

Reading, crafting, exploring new trails with my dog, watching sports, travelling, playing disc golf with my husband, baking (and eating) delicious treats, and watching reality television.

Education:

• Master of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from Illinois State University
• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Illinois State University
• Associate in Arts and Science in Foreign Language from Illinois Central College

Best part of my job:

Having a job that I enjoy waking up in the morning

Interests:

Spending time with my animals, hanging out with family and friends, traveling, and going to the movies.

Education:

• Master of Arts in the Teaching of English as a Second Language: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Best Part of My Job:

Journeying with students as they find meaning and purpose in their lives while navigating their academic career.

Interests:

Food tours, nature walks, movie marathons, singing along with musicals, and story-telling

Education:

• Master of Science in College Student Affairs: Eastern Illinois University
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology: Eastern Illinois University
• Associate of Arts in Sociology/Social Work: Lake Land College

Best Part of My Job:

Introducing new students to the process exploring majors and being able to assist them through their transition to college.

Interests:

Spending time with my family, walking and playing with my 3 dogs, reading, and exploring new places.

Education:

• Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy: University of Utah
• Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences: Eastern Illinois University

Best Part of My Job:

Empowering students to explore their interests in an out of the classroom to discover career opportunities and assist in developing their self-efficacy in college.

Interests:

Outdoor activities, home improvement projects, playing music, traveling, volunteering in the community and spending time with my family.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Medieval History: University of Notre Dame
• Master of Arts in Medieval Studies: York (England)
• Bachelor of Arts in History: University of Arizona

Best Part of My Job:

Spending time with the people I work with

Interests:

Masonry, gardening, English sports cars, chainsawing, boating, and keeping up with my teenagers

• Education
  • Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing: McNeese State University
  • Master of Arts in English, Literature: McNeese State University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing/Rhetoric and History (minor in Secondary Edu): University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Best Part of My Job
  • Encouraging students to feel in control of their education and discover meaningful connections in their lives and communities. 
• Interests
  • Birding, cooking and finding new recipes, gardening, hiking, reading, teaching, watching old movies and writing short stories. 

Education:

• Currently Pursuing a Master of Education in Education, Policy, Organization and Leadership: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 

  Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 

Best Part of My Job:

• Witnessing students cultivate meaningful relationships on campus and encouraging them as they navigate the challenges of being a college student 

Interests: Music, reading, painting, and spending time with my amazing friends and family 

Education:

• Master of Arts in Hispanic Literatures and Cultures: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Arts in Music: Illinois Wesleyan University

Best Part of My Job:

• Helping students identify their values and passions as they create a meaningful college experience.

Interests:

• Experiencing live theatre, songwriting, cooking famous dishes from different world cuisines, understanding disability issues, continuing to improve my Spanish

Education:

• Master of Science in College Student Affairs: Eastern Illinois University
• Master of Arts in History: Eastern Illinois University
• Bachelor of Arts in History: University of Illinois at Springfield

Best Part of My Job:

Being there to provide support and encouragement for students during their college transition and helping them to explore their academic and career goals.

Interests:

Traveling, going to different baseball stadiums, playing music, movies, trivia, and barbequing, spending time with family and trying to figure out parenthood.

Education:

• Master of Science in Agricultural Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences, Concentration – Crop Production: North Carolina State University

Best Part of My Job:

• Witnessing that lightbulb moment when a student is excited about finally identifying a major and career pathway that is in alignment with their passions.

Interests:

• Spending time outdoors, watching baking shows and game shows, nail care/nail polish, podcasts, traveling to beach destinations, spending time with loved ones.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations: Eastern Illinois University

Best Part of My Job:

Interacting with different students everyday is the best part of my job

Interest:

Traveling, going to concerts, trying new restaurants, cooking and making memories with my friends and family.

Education:

• Interior Design Degree

Best Part of My Job:

Enjoy interacting with students

Interests:

Designing for friends and family, landscaping, videoing with my 4 children including a set of twins, 7 grandchildren, and my 14 year old miniature dachshund.

Education:

• Master of Science in College Student Affairs: Eastern Illinois University
• Bachelor of Science in Health Studies, Community Health Education & Promotion Concentration: Eastern Illinois University

Best Part of My Job:

Interacting with students from their first visit to the university and then working with them as an enrolled student. I enjoy seeing students get excited about their passion and interests and being a part of their college journey.

Interests:

Spending time with my family, cooking and baking, traveling to and exploring new places

Education: 

• Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration, Higher Education concentration: Chicago State University
• Bachelor of Science in Advertising:  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Best Part of My Job:

Being a witness to students’ growth and development as they learn to navigate a new space and explore their own identities

Interests:

Spending time with family, traveling, listening to music, and watching as much television as my eyeballs can handle.

Education:

• Master of Science in History: Illinois State University
• Bachelor of Science in History: Illinois State University

Best Part of My Job:

Working with students to help them realize their full potential and make decisions based upon experience. My favorite moment with a student is when they make the connection between what they are learning in the classroom to their ultimate career and educational goals.

Interests:

Gardening, home improvement and decorating, reading, vacation trips to the beach, and spending time with family and friends

Education:

• Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education: Ball State University
• Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences: Eastern Illinois University

Best Part of My Job:

Supporting and interacting with some of the most talented and motivated students on campus; it is exciting to see what heights of success they can achieve!

Interests:

Spending time with family and friends, listening to music, checking out all the fun places in the Champaign-Urbana area

Education:

• Master of Science, Community Counseling, Eastern Illinois University
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Eastern Illinois University

Best Part of My Job:

Working with students as they discover and pursue their passions; working as part of an incredible and student-centered team

Interests:

Spending time with family; cheering for my kids at their sporting events; hiking, biking and all things outdoors; keeping up with my huge family (brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews)

Education:

• Master of Science in College Student Personnel: Arkansas State University
• Bachelor of Science in Life Science: Logan University
• Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Science (Communication Major, Chemistry Minor): University of Illinois

Best Part of My Job:

• Using an inclusive, equity-centered, and holistic lens to advocate for and help students overcome challenges/barriers, navigate the University Campus along with its resources, and take advantage of the many opportunities available to enhance their overall ILLINOIS experience and development.

Interests:

• Spending time with family, nature, life-long learning, service in underrepresented communities, music, cooking, and sports.

Education:

• Master of Arts in Higher Education Student Access and Success: University of Michigan 
• Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Languages and Cultures: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Best Part of My Job:

• Mentoring students to realize their full potential through the breadth of opportunity available to them at the University of Illinois.

Education: 

• Master of Social Work, Mental Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Wesleyan College