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Board of Directors

The Illinois State University Alumni Association board of directors are the ambassadors, advocates, and advisors, serving to strengthen the University’s traditions, its future growth, and its networks of influence. Alumni Association directors commit to the following responsibilities:

  • Attendance and participation in up to four board meetings annually
  • Service on at least one Alumni Association Board committee
  • Regular participation in Illinois State University events or programs
  • Advocacy for Illinois State University and promotion of school spirit
  • Annual giving to Illinois State University and the Alumni Association Scholarship

Become a Board Member

To be considered as a candidate for the 2026 Alumni Association board of directors election, please complete our board of directors application by February 19, 2027. Those completed after this date will be considered for the following year. Contact Alumni Engagement with questions and for more information.

Nikita Richards

Nikita Richards-Calahan '06, M.S. '15

President
Bloomington, IL

Karyn Aguirre

Karyn L. Aguirre '86

Past President
Chicago, IL

Stan Shingles

Stan Shingles '82, M.S. '88

President-Elect
Mount Pleasant, MI

Dani Brink

Danielle Brink '06

Secretary
Lisle, IL

Matt Coates

Matt Coates '11

Treasurer
Normal, IL

Genena Armstrong

Genena Armstrong ’92

McKinney, TX

Jennifer Aurora

Jennifer Aurora '96

Bloomington, IL

Breana Brown

Breana Brown '17

Normal, IL

Joe Cozza

Joe Cozza '11

Forest Park, IL

Marcos Fernandez

Marcos Fernandez '80

Lafayette, IN

Tim Griffin

Tim Griffin '93

Springfield, IL

Daniel Jackson

Daniel Jackson '18

Chicago, IL

Vivian Kong Doctora

Vivian Kong Doctora '96

Bloomington, IL

Noah Kraulidis

Noah Kraulidis '20

Chicago, IL

Dane Myers

Dane Myers '05, M.S.'13

Bloomington, IL

Lindsy Perry

Lindsy Perry '19

Chicago, IL

Toni Wells

Toni Wells '16

Oak Park, IL

Julie Hoeniges

Julie Hoeniges '98

Board of Trustees Alumni Board Liaison
Shirley, IL