Advisory Committee
Community Advisors help gather information and opinions about community issues and needs; heighten community awareness of Illinois Public Media and its services; advocate for broad-based support of the WILL stations; identify and encourage new sources of funding for specific projects to improve or expand service to the community; and review and advise on legislation designed to improve the quality of public media.
2025-26 WILL Community Advisors
- Irene Alexander, Rantoul
- Kristin Bouton, Champaign
- Elizabeth Churchya, Champaign
- Belinda De La Rosa (Chair), Champaign
- Jason Finkelman, Urbana
- Gene Larson, Champaign
- Melanie Loots, Champaign
- Mindy Mallady, Danville
- Kathy Marshak, Champaign
- Priscilla Palmer, Decatur
- Pamela-Alyse Vickers Shelley, Urbana
- Cynthia Smith, Champaign
- Kathryn Valdes, Mahomet
- Cheryl Van Ness, Urbana
- Otis Williams, Urbana
- Thaddeus Yasunaga, Champaign
Community Advisors meeting dates
Meetings are either held virtually or in person at Campbell Hall, 300 North Goodwin, Urbana.
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 4 pm
- Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 4 pm
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 4 pm
Contacting the Community Advisors
Advisors may be contacted via this email address: will-advisorycommittee@illinois.edu.