Hometown: Alton, Illinois
Major: Master’s in Political Science
Future Plans: Continue to serve on the Illinois Senate staff

Dillon Santoni chose the University of Illinois Springfield for its “convenience, price, location and master’s degree in political science,” he said. Santoni currently works as Deputy Director of Policy and Budget for the Illinois Senate President and serves as the treasurer for the Board of Fifth Street Renaissance, a local not-for-profit organization that serves veterans, homeless and others who need assistance. Santoni says he enjoys attending UIS because it has “a lot of resources and learning opportunities packed into a small college feel that allows for more time with professors and peers.” Following graduation, he plans to continue to serve on the Illinois Senate staff.

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