Mission

International Illini is committed to creating opportunities for international students to share their cultural diversity while building community among their peers and providing them with best possible support.

Goals

International Illini has three primary goals:

1. RESOURCES: To equip international student-athletes with the necessary information, tools, and resources to better navigate life in the U.S.
2. CULTURAL DIVERSITY: To foster a welcoming environment for international student-athletes to share their cultural diversity such as, customs, values, food, and language with other student athletes.
3. COMMUNITY: To ensure the connection of international student-athletes with DIA, campus, and Champaign-Urbana communities.

Student-Athlete Leadership

Advisor

Structure

International Illini consists of student-athlete leadership and general membership made up of Illinois international student-athletes. There are also staff advisors who provide guidance and support the student-athlete leadership in their mission, vision, and upcoming events.

Check out the International Student-Athlete Handbook for helpful resources!

Event Spotlights

International Illini attended Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical Training workshops conducted by ISSS.

International student-athletes kick off their first meeting as an affinity group.

Contact Information

Athletics Compliance
Benjy Wilbur	Associate Director of Athletics, Compliance	wwilber@illinois.edu
Chris Byron	Assistant Director of Athletics, Compliance, Eligibility & Financial Aid	cbyron@illinois.edu
James Hilliard	Assistant Director of Compliance, Financial Aid	Jmh38@illinois.edu
Tessi Taylor	Director of Compliance MBB, WBB	tmtaylor@illinois.edu
Evan Taylor	Director of Compliance MBA, MGO, WGO, WSB, WSO, Track/CC, MFB (Secondary)	etaylor6@illinois.edu
Jake Toppel	Director of Compliance MGY, MTE, MWR, WGY, WTE, WSW, WVB	jtoppel@illinois.edu
Student-Athlete Development
Liz Reyes	Assistant Director of Athletics, Illini Way Student-Athlete Development MBB, MFB, WGO, WSB, WVB	lizreyes@illinois.edu
Solomon Siskind	Coordinator, Illini Way Student-Athlete Development MFB (FR/SO), MTE, MTF, WBB, WTE, WTF, WSD, WSO	siskind2@illinois.edu
Sport Administrations/Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Dr. Breanna Robinson	Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Sports Administration	bcrobin@illinois.edu
Dr. Brian Russell	Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Administration and Student-Athlete Development	brussui@illinois.edu
Sara Burton	Executive Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Administration/Senior Woman Administrator	sarab4@illinois.edu
Mary Long	Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Fellow	mlong09@illinois.edu
International Student & Scholar Services
Stephanie Dvorachek	Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services	sjahn@illinois.edu
Kimberly Yau	Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Services	kyau87@illinois.edu
Holly Bullamore	International Student Advising Specialist	bullamor@illinois.edu
The Career Center
Jennifer Neef	Director, The Career Center	jneef@illinois.edu
The Career Center	www.CareerCenter.Illinois.edu	(217) 333-0820