Dissertation: "Maternal and child health: An assessment of the effects of prenatal care on birth outcomes in Illinois using the method of difference-in-differences"

Current hometown: Jerome, IL

Original hometown: Lomé, Togo (West Africa)

Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Lomé, Togo, bachelor’s in economics

Graduate Institution and Major: University of Lomé, Togo, master’s in economics

Dissertation: "Sustainable municipal solid waste management in the united states: WTE adoption and integration"

Hometown: Chatham, IL

Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Bachelor of Agriculture in Animal Science

Graduate Institution and Major: Linköping University, Sweden, Master of Environmental Science

University of Illinois, Springfield, Master of Public Health-Environmental Health

Dissertation: "Nonprofit leadership transition: A preparedness study"

Hometown: Rockford, Illinois

Undergraduate Institution and Major: B.S. in Human Relations, Rockford University (1997)

Graduate Institution and Major: M.S. in Education, Northern Illinois University (2006)

Dissertation: "Testing public service motivation theory and police work behavior"

Dissertation: "Drug policy: The opioid problem: An evaluation of the Illinois opioid action plan"

Hometown: Louisville, KY

Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Louisville​- Bachelors of Science (Emphasis in Justice Administration)

Graduate Institution and Major: Western Kentucky University- Master of Art (Emphasis in Criminology)

Dissertation: "Examining the Wisconsin lean government initiative"

Hometown: Cape Coast, Ghana 

Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Montana, Missoula. Bachelor’s in Public Administration 

Graduate Institution and Major: Minnesota State University, Mankato. Master’s Degree in Public Administration 

Dissertation: "An in-depth look at what happens during a state takeover of a school district: A case study of East St. Louis, Illinois school district 189"

Dissertation: "Understanding and addressing the social and emotional needs of Indiana students: A mixed-methods study"

Hometown: Canton, IL

Undergraduate Institution and Major: North Central College, Broadcast Communication

Graduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois at Springfield, Communication

Bio: John Malone is an Associate Professor of Communication at Eureka College. He is also the General Manager of Radio and Television Operations.

Dissertation: "Exploring farmers’ perspectives on the Missouri Farm to Table Program and other policies designed to assist small-scale minority Farmers: Who is included? Who is excluded?"

Bio: Keisha Windham is a member of the 2013 cohort. Ms. Windham worked five years with the State of Mississippi before her enrollment in the program. Her interests include public health focusing on Alternative Agrifood Networks (AAFN) and Farm to School programs.