Hometown & Current Location: Taylorville, IL

What was your overall UIS experience like?

My experience at UIS was incredible. The faculty were knowledgeable, helpful and had high standards for learning. I was teaching 4th grade during the time I was enrolled so I did not have a lot of time to participate in activities.

Current Location: Springfield, IL

Hometown: Chicago, IL

What was your overall UIS experience like?

I cherished the campus and the chance to forge meaningful connections with fellow students. Being part of the social work club at UIS enriched my experience immensely as well.

Hometown: Springfield, IL

Current Location: Springfield, IL

Can you tell us a bit about your background and what inspired you to pursue your current career path?

My mother was a nurse and I admired her desire to help others. I, too, have that same desire and I am fortunate to live in a healthcare community that has a variety of different focuses and specialties that allows professional growth opportunities.

Hometown: Washington DC

Current Location: Chicago, IL

Hometown: Shelbyville, IL

Current Location: Washington DC

Can you tell us a bit about your background and what inspired you to pursue your current career path?

I got an internship with the local congressman while I was at UIS and was hooked ever since

Who or what has been your biggest influence or mentor in your journey?

I have had lots of mentors and influences that have helped me get to where I am at now.

Hometown: Naperville, IL

Current Location: Springfield, IL

Hometown: Ohimini, Benue State, Nigeria

Current Location: Forsyth, IL

Hometown: Decatur, IL

Current Location: Springfield, IL

Hometown: Geneva, IL

Current Location: Berkeley, CA

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Current Location: Chatham, IL