Hi Everyone! I am Jonathan Yuen, a freshman studying Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In high school, I ran track and cross country and immediately got hooked on endurance sports. Whether it is running 15 miles or biking 75 miles, I enjoy testing how far I can push my body.

My name is Matt and I'm a sophomore at Illinois! I grew up in Lagrange Park, Illinois, which is a far west Chicago suburb. On campus, I am a member of the Student Government, where I love to help get new members involved and work alongside senators to develop our members!

Greetings! My name is Willard Sullivan, and I am currently a freshman Electrical Engineer at the University of Illinois. Born and raised within thirty miles of Washington D.C., visiting the Smithsonian, riding the Metro Red Line, and eating fresh pastries at the Eastern Market have all become staples of my childhood, with which I was fortunate to share with my strange siblings and fantastic parents.

Hey! My name is Kate Spence and I am currently a sophomore at Columbia College in Chicago. I'm majoring in production design for film, and I love almost anything and everything involving movies.

Hello everyone! My name is Calen and I’m a junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My major is Math and Computer Science and I’m also working on a minor in Astronomy. I haven’t decided if I want to go to grad school after college yet.

Hey! My name is Nick, and I am a Master's student studying engineering in International Development. I began my time in college as a music education major, then switched over to civil engineering, where I received my bachelor's degree in December 2018.

Hello! My name’s Mackenzie! I’m currently a junior studying Civil Engineering at UIUC. I’m from Monee, IL, where I attended Crete-Monee High School. My participation in band, Math Team, Scholastic Bowl, and Chess brought so many good memories and has influenced me to be as active as I can in my community.

Hi everyone! I'm Claire, a senior studying Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm planning on attending medical school after graduation. Outside of I4K, I am involved in an engineering sorority and I am currently serving as treasurer for the Biomedical Engineering Society.

Hi! My name is Jacob Minin and I am a freshman majoring in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois. While I was born in Evanston, I lived here in Champaign since before I could walk, until my family moved back to the suburbs of Chicago just three years ago. Now, back “home” in Champaign, I enjoy having a new perspective on the familiar area.

My name is Maria, and I am from Carbondale, IL. Growing up, the Shawnee National Forest was literally my backyard, so I have grown to love backpacking, biking, and all things outdoors. Nature played such a significant role in my young life that I have decided to dedicate my career to it.

Hello! Thank you for visiting my page! My name is Samantha Lenoch and I am a Senior studying Urban Planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I was raised in Burr Ridge, Illinois, by my loving parents and with my hilarious older siblings Michael and Jessica.

Hi! My name is Patrick Jamison. I am currently a freshman studying Psychology at the U of I. I grew up in Urbana so being in a familiar place has really helped me adjust during my first year. I am a member of the Marching Illini Mellophones as well as English Corner and Kappa Kappa Psi.

My name is Patrick Gorski, I was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago. I recently received my Associate in Arts from Triton College in the spring of 2019. Simultaneously, I pursued a career in photography working with clients such as the Chicago Tribune, Blackhawks, and Cubs.

Hi I'm Isaac Ginnodo and I'm a senior in Mechanical Engineering. I grew up in Arlington Heights with my parents and two brothers, Asher and Nathanael. As a kid, I loved outdoor games and just about every sport except for golf. In high school I was on the swim and water polo teams.

As a Finance major, I hope to pursue a career in Consulting or Asset Management after graduation with the intention of retiring early and dedicating my time to pursuing hobbies and interests. My true passion is listening to and playing music.

Hello! My name is Alec Deuter and I am a senior studying architecture at the University of Illinois. I am from Elmhurst, Illinois which is about 15 miles west of Chicago. On campus, I am a member of Greek life, as well as some real estate development organizations.

Hi, my name’s Sam! I’m a senior studying economics at the University of Illinois. I live in Westchester, Illinois with my mom, dad, sister, our two dogs, and our cat. I love reading, traveling, being active, spending time with friends, and challenging myself!

Hello there, thanks for stopping by my page! My name is Michael Conway, and I'm currently a Senior in Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois. I am originally from the Shorewood/Minooka area of Illinois, where I grew up with one older sibling, my sister Maggie.

My name is Jonathan Bonaguro and I am a senior studying political science at the University of Illinois! I'm spending this year working on my senior thesis on the effects of social media on political knowledge and media trust. I'm really passionate about the use of big data to address the world's problem, and love conducting research.

Hi there! I’m Evan, and I was born in Tucson, Arizona, to a military family. The U.S. Navy proceeded to move my family around haphazardly for 18 or so years. By that time, I had moved out of my parent’s home in the tropical wasteland that is Jacksonville, Florida and had begun my studies at UIUC.

Hello! My name is Eleena Ahmed, and I am a senior in Speech and Hearing Sciences. Growing up in Barrington, IL and later moving abroad to the Middle East, I have been involved in volunteer work and service throughout high school and college, and am excited to continue this work through I4K and beyond.