Hometown: Waukegan, Illinois
Major: Social Work
Future Plans: Pursue a master’s in social work

Kimberly Cuevas Martinez appreciates the close-knit community at the University of Illinois Springfield. She is involved in the Leadership for Life program, serves as co-president of Active Minds, and is a member and peer tutor for the Capital Honors Program. Cuevas Martinez chose UIS because "the small campus allows me to build meaningful relationships with professors and classmates." Following graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in social work.

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