Community Advisors help gather information and opinions about community issues and needs; heighten community awareness of WILL and its services; advocate for broad-based support of WILL; 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. 

2020-21 WILL Community Advisors

• Ms Ruth L Cortright, Decatur
• Ms Robyn M Deterding, White Heath
• Dr Urias Betoel Escobar, Urbana
• Ms Joan M Friedman, Urbana
• Mr Rich Furr, Champaign
• Rev Sandra J Haas, Champaign
• Mr Russ Hamilton, Champaign
• Mr David Henry, Champaign
• Ms Tammey A Kikta, Mahomet
• Ms Beckie Kane, Champaign
• Dr Warren G Lavey, Champaign
• Prof John C Lammers, Champaign
• Ms Mari M Martin, Indianola
• Mr Jeffrey L Perkins, Decatur
• Ms Janet K Picillo, Danville
• Ms Monique Rivera, Urbana
• Ms. Shandra Summerville, Champaign
• Ms Kathryn Valdes, Mahomet
• Mr Linden A Warfel, Tolono
• Mr Otis G Williams, Urbana

Community Advisors meeting dates

• Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 4 pm
• Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 4 pm
• Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 4 pm
• Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 4 pm
• Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 4 pm
• Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 4 pm

Contacting the Community Advisors

Advisors may be contacted via this email address: will-advisorycommittee@illinois.edu.