
Alumni Profiles
Each year thousands of new experts in the design, performing, and environmental arts graduate from our college and begin shaping the future through their distinctive visions. Their words and actions inspire the next generation of talented students to make the most of their time at Illinois as they stretch themselves to seek new challenges.




President, Interactive Design Architects (IDEA)
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
1986

Founder and Designer, Jaemee Studio
Jersey City, New Jersey
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
2009

Associate Professor, Director of Choral Studies, Elmer Iseler Chair in Conducting, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
2006

Flutist, Vocalist, Educator, Certified Coach
Barcelona, Spain
Bachelor of Music
2010

CEO of Salamander Resorts, Co-Founder of BET, Co-Owner of Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics
Washington D.C.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education
1970


Renowned Architect, First Female President of Chicago AIA, Pioneer in Women's Equity in the Field of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
1948