Meet Tony Nichols, LCPC. Q: What inspired you or led you to your current career? A: I love seeing people enjoy the life that God has given them but for some that can be very challenging. Being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor has allowed me the opportunity to help others who have experienced significant trauma to…
Susan Burgstrom
Meet Susan Burgstrom. Q: What inspired you or led you to your current career? A: I was inspired to pursue a degree and career in Urban Planning while on a high school mission trip through the Appalachia Service Project, which helps prepare and provide warmer, safer, and drier housing to residents in the Appalachian region. Over…
Brayden Weaver
Meet Brayden Weaver. Q: What inspired you or led you to your current career? A: I plan on becoming a teacher and a coach because I enjoy helping and being with people. Q: How long have you lived or worked in Champaign-Urbana? A: Since I was 5. Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Champaign-Urbana? A: Monical’s…
Valena Claiborne
Meet Valena Claiborne. She is the Executive Pastor of CU Church. She is the one helping the staff team to be mobile, that means that whatever they need she is always there. She is also a wife, a loving mother of 3 and she has a super-secret passion for baking. In fact, she has a…
Alejandra Griffet Coronel
Meet Alejandra Griffet Coronel. She is a Supervisor of Language Services at OSF HealthCare. She serves as a bridge between Latino communities and local service agencies, medical institutions, law enforcement entities, educational institutions, and businesses. Through the translation, interpretation, and training services she offers, she facilitates communication, encourage engagement, and provide information to enhance interactions…
Michelle Gonzales, Chief of Staff to Sen. Scott Bennett
Meet Michelle Gonzales. After leaving her career of 12 years as a third grade teacher, she took a job as a Legislative Assistant for State Senator Scott Bennett of Illinois’ 52nd District in March of 2015. Realizing her skill as a teacher translated to her current position, she found that she would be able to serve…
Mark Shelden
Meet Mark Shelden. The biggest three to define him: he is an active members of Holy Cross Catholic Church., a supportive dad to his son, Ethan and a loving husband to his wife, Mary. He’s been involved in politics almost since he can remember. He was elected as Champaign County Record of Deeds in 2016….
Scott Dalby
Living his entire life in Champaign-Urbana, Scott Dalby, is an ordinary guy that has a compassionate heart and love to serve people. He learned so much from his very talented father and choose his own path as a home inspector. A thoughtful husband to his wife and a loving father to his 3 kids. Let’s…
Sinan Cetin
Meet Sinan Cetin. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey. A compassionate person who always thinks about helping others, a loving and caring brother, health conscious since he once was obese, and hopeful to have his own office in the future. He is someone grateful in everything he has now and believes in being be positive and working…
Brad Simmons
Meet Brad Simmons. He is currently working at The Libman Company as the Commercial Marketing and Sales Manager. Questions: Q: What inspired you or led you to your current career? A: I started out thinking I wanted to do sports business. I went to Sports Management at University of Illinois and halfway through that I…