Meet Alumna Paris Ervin

Paris Ervin ’02 LAS, MA ’15 PAA is the Chief Communications and Civic Engagement Officer for Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. As a student, she worked her way up the ladder at WICS-TV, and went on to be the Bureau Chief of Communications/Spokesperson for IDOT. Paris says, “Coach Dominic Giacomini changed my life when he asked me to join the UIS Tennis team. I will be forever grateful for people like him taking a chance on me and putting me on the path to success.”
 
 

Meet Alumna Kelly Thompson

Kelly Thompson MA ’02 LAS is the Chief Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois. She says, “I definitely believe where I am today would not have been possible without my advanced degree.” Kelly has been recognized for her exceptional work and service throughout her career, with one of her highlights being the work she did to pass Smoke Free Springfield and Smoke Free Illinois legislation.