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.
2024-25 WILL Community Advisors
- Elizabeth Churchya, Champaign
- Belinda De La Rosa, Urbana
- Lauren Dodge, Springfield
- Jason Finkelman, Urbana
- Pamela Ford, Champaign
- Tammey Kikta, Mahomet
- Gene Larson, Champaign
- Mindy Mallady, Danville
- Kathy Marshak (Chair), Champaign
- Mari Martin, Indianola
- Priscilla Palmer, Decatur
- Pamela-Alyse Vickers Shelley, Urbana
- Cynthia Smith, Champaign
- Kathryn Valdes, Mahomet
- Cheryl Van Ness, Champaign
- Irene Weathersby, Rantoul
- 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, September 18, 2024, 4 pm
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 4 pm
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 4 pm
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 4 pm
Contacting the Community Advisors
Advisors may be contacted via this email address: will-advisorycommittee@illinois.edu.