Current Location: Wheaton, IL

Hometown: West Lafayette, IN

Current Position: Self-employed, Author and role-playing game developer

Current Location/Hometown: Jacksonville, IL

Current Position: Regional Specialist, BAT (Behavior Assessment Training) Project @ SIUC STEM Education Research Center 

Current Location: Grand Junction, Colorado

Hometown: Peoria, Illinois

Current Position: Co-Director at The Water Desk at the University of Colorado Center for Environmental Journalism

Current Location: Joliet, IL

Hometown: Plainfield, IL

Current Position: Partner at BCM Law, P.C.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society

What was your overall UIS experience like?

It was a fun experience! I got to meet so many people and had a lot of great opportunities. I played on the soccer team but was also able to participate in Alternative Spring Break and a study abroad program in Italy.

Do you have any fond memories of your time at UIS you'd like to share?

I liked participating in Springfest with my friends and teammates! It was fun to get together each year with the entire campus and take part in the activities.

What was your overall UIS experience like? Did you participate in any clubs or activities while attending UIS?

Right off the bat I was participating in the UIS Orchestra Program, Psychology Club, Camerata Program, and the Honors Program. As the months went by I started to establish who I was as a musician, student, mentor, leader, and friend. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to work closely with my professors and help develop the Camerata music program from a simple ensemble group to a close-knit team of friends and collaborators.

Current Location/Hometown: Springfield, IL

UIS Degree: B.A. (Business Administration)

Current Position: Marketing Consultant at ABC NewsChannel 20-Fox Illinois

How did your UIS education prepare you for your career?

I graduated with a degree in Business Administration and took Advertising as an elective. It was one of my favorite classes, so I knew I wanted to work in that field somehow.

Current Position

I am the Senior Director for Public Policy and Advocacy at Planned Parenthood of Illinois and Planned Parenthood Illinois Action.

What is your fondest memory of UIS?

I met my husband, Neil Calderon, at UIS and we started dating.

How has your UIS education prepared you for your current career?

It is always great to reconnect with our alumni. Recently, I had an opportunity to catch up with David Watson, one of our math majors who graduated in 2017.