Meet Devin McCoy, a Former US Army Service Member and CVC Work-Study Devin McCoy is a student veteran and former U.S. Army service member who brings six years of military experience, including a deployment to Poland, to his educational and career journey. After separating from the Army, Devin chose to pursue higher education because the […]
Meet Jessica Simpkins, a Current Army National Guard Member and Work-Study Jessica Simpkins is a senior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics. Alongside her studies, she has served in the National Guard for nearly nine years, with experience as both a Military Police Officer and a Heavy Machine Operator. […]
Meet Lucas Papadopoulos, a former U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class and a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Community Health with a concentration in Health Administration, building on his interest in supporting healthier communities and eventually exploring public health at the graduate level. Lucas had UIUC […]
Meet Jordyn Small, a Chez Veterans Center Work-Study Jordyn Small is a sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who chose UIUC for its combination of strong academics, energetic student life, and the opportunities that come with attending a larger university. She understands that college students do not need to have every academic decision made […]
Meet Ingrid Wheeler, the Associate Director for Student Success and Engagement At the Chez Veterans Center, student success is about more than academics. It is about helping students feel connected, supported, and equipped to thrive throughout their college journey. Ingrid Wheeler, Associate Director for Student Success and Engagement and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, helps students […]
Meet Jason Sakowski, the Assistant Director for Veteran Student Support Services at the Chez Veterans Center. Dedicated Campus Support Jason handles a broad range of responsibilities to ensure students thrive academically and personally. His daily work involves educating students on their veteran benefits, leading the Chez Ambassadors program, and providing dedicated case management and advocacy. […]
Meet Garrett Anderson, the Assistant Director for Student Engagement and Outreach at the Chez Veterans Center. What is your role? Garrett serves as the Assistant Director for Student Engagement and Outreach. In this position, he connects with students before they arrive on campus and throughout their time at the University of Illinois. He answers questions, […]