As an ISPP Scholar, Mary Ojoma is appointed to the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus / Black Caucus Foundation. Her work is focused on enhancing the health and well being of the Black Communities through programs and policies. Mary shared some insights with me on her work within the ISPP so far....

As an ISPP Scholar, Sami Pierce is appointed with the Congressional Office of Representative Nikki Budzinski. Their work is significant as they are conducting research and developing informational sheets as the Representative tours her district as well as supporting other efforts. They...

As an ISPP Scholar, Marissa Leal is appointed with the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation . Her work is significant as she focuses on helping to support the efforts of the ILLCF including have significant impact on the RAICES report. Marissa shared some thoughts about her role...

As an ISPP Scholar, Stephanie Schnaufer is appointed with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Broadband. Her work is significant as she focuses on helping to develop rules and regulations for the Dig Once Act as well as blending her background in nutrition with...

Each year, I get to work with not only some of the best and brightest individuals who graduate from one of our three campuses, but also who are committed to public service and public policy. This year is no exception. Who would have imagined that under the veil of masks and the unknown of a...

As an ISPP Scholar, Angelique Evans is appointed with the Illinois Black Caucus/ Black Caucus Foundation. Her work is significant as she focuses on using data to critically analyze themes relating to the...

It’s hard to believe that this summer the Illini Science Policy Program ushered in its fourth cohort of Scholars. In many ways this program, which at one point seemed as if it would be one of the many victims of COVID, has steadily gained its strength and recognition building momentum by helping...