Where are they now?
One of the main goals of the Illini Science Scholars Program is to allow scholars to consider work in the public sector. Many are continuing to do good work for communities in Illinois, in our nation, and around the world. Our alumni network is growing, demonstrating compassionate intellect and creative energy in the communities they serve.
- Oluwakemi Adeyemi (2023), Doctorate, Law
- Maria Cynthia Anderson (2023), TBD in July
- Chukwuemezie Charles Emejuo (2023), Doctorate of Public Administration (UIS)
- Elizabeth Gutierrez (2023), Chief of Staff, Latino Caucus Foundation
- Oluwaseun Ojo (2023), M.S. Law & Finance, Oxford
- Alicia Ross (2023), Visiting Coordinator, Broadband Lab
- Yu Tian (2023), Traveling, pursuing Doctorate, Urban Planning
- Patrobas Wafula (2023), Doctorate, Public Administration or ALEC
- Susan Ogwal (2022), Policy Director, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton
- Shubhika Agarwal (2022), Visiting Coordinator for Broadband
- Adrienne Pickett (2022), Senior Director for Early Childhood Education and Teacher Education Pathways · Illinois Community College Board
- Roberto Rojas Alfaro (2022), Assistant Prof, Linguistics, Salt Lake Community College
- Skye Lewis (2022), Public Health Liaison, CDC Foundation
- Yasamin Khoshpour (2022), Assistant Director of Data and Accountability Systems, Illinois Board of Higher Education
- Monserrat Carrillo-Rodriguez (2022), Visiting Extension Specialist, Integrated Health Disparities
- Hannah Price (2021), Food Safety Coordinator, American Foods Group
- Allison Wheeler (2021), International Global Education and Training Coordinator, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Ruth Adekale (2021), Med School applicant, Crisis Nursery
- Diamond Ruffin (2021), Allendale Assoc., Clinical Case Manager
- Ana Paula Bustamante (2021), Preserving Guatemala's natural resources: defensores.org.gt/