Donna Bull is an admissions and records coordinator (degree audits).

Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
After spending five years teaching general music, band and choir in Sangamon County, I realized my passion was in higher education. Seeking opportunities to contribute to student success, I am now grateful to be part of the registrar's office at the UIS, where I can help students achieve their academic goals.

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Tena Helton is a professor of English.

Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?

Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson is a professor of theatre in the Art, Music, and Theatre Department.

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Justine Moser is the education program coordinator for Performing Arts Center.

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Jessica Bailey is the institutional scholarship coordinator for the Office of Financial Aid.

How did you get started in your career field?

I was an undergraduate student worker in financial aid at Illinois College. I also worked briefly in the Office of Financial Aid at Missouri State University. When I decided to pursue my graduate degree in college student personnel administration at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, I worked in the housing department.

Krystal Geist is the associate director of alumni and donor engagement.

What do you like about your job?

Working in advancement, I get the opportunity to meet many alumni and community members who are passionate about UIS. My favorite part of my job is getting to know all the wonderful people who support our university. Everyone has a unique story, and it’s very inspiring to see how UIS has impacted so many lives. It makes me proud to work for such a great university.

Jason Kosowski is the IT technical associate (LS) for Human Resources.

What do you like about your job?

I get to work with people who care about the work they do and are great team members. I also have the opportunity to get involved in many different aspects of the university, participating in several committees from customer service improvements to AI ethics. The ability to work on a variety of projects and use my problem-solving skills is very important to me.

Guadalupe Trejo is an office administrator for the vice chancellor of academic affairs.

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Yaz Gulnur Muradoglu is a professor in the College of Business and Management.

Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?