Steering Team

The Steering Team provides oversight, coordination and operations to Student Success @ Illinois. Members represent the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Technology Services.

Kathy Martensen

Kathy Martensen
Associate Provost for Education Programs & Success Initiatives

Gio Guerra Perez

Gioconda Guerra Perez
Executive Associate Vice Chancellor For Diversity

Jim Hintz

James Hintz
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Inclusion, and Belonging

Melissa Kisubika

Melissa Kisubika
Project Manager for Student Success

Beth Hoag

Beth Hoag
Director for Assessment and Planning, Student Affairs

Nick Vance
Associate Director Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships

Nidia Ruedas-Gracia

Nidia Ruedas-Gracia
Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology

Past Team Members

Nizam Arain
Associate Vice Chancellor for Access & Equity

Kevin Jackson studio portrait

Kevin Jackson
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

Photo of Kristi Kuntz

Kristi Kuntz
Executive Associate Provost for Academic Programs & Policies

Photo of Teresa Spence

Teresa Spence
Administrative Aide