Kate McKenzie has worked in the Division of Advancement since late 2019, where she did marketing and communication work before becoming the Development Director for NPR Illinois in 2022. In this role, Kate is responsible for development strategy and implementation. Her work involves building relationships with supporters to encourage giving through philanthropy and gift planning. Kate earned a Masters degree in Public Affairs Reporting from UIS and holds a Bachelors in Mass Communication-Journalism from Winona State University.

Dr. Beverly Bunch is a professor in the School of Public Management and Policy and also holds a one-third appointment in the Center for State Policy and Leadership. Beverly joined the university in 2001. She has worked on projects such as a program evaluation of a certification program for the Free School Lunch program, a book on Community Action (anti-poverty) local leaders, and a series of projects on state budgeting with the Volcker Alliance. Beverly holds a Ph.D.