Meet the 2007-08 Turner Fellows

Email: tdeshon2@uiuc.edu
Year in school: Senior
Major: Psychology
Hometown: West Dundee, IL
Websites:
http://www.uiaa.org/urbana/saa/
http://www.illinoisleadership.com
http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/

Year's Goal: As a Turner Fellow, I want to broaden and expand my leadership skills as well as my understanding of Student Affairs and its role on a college campus while making a positive impact and serving the great students of the Institution.

University Activities: Student Alumni Ambassadors (President), Counseling Center Paraprofessional, Illinois Leadership Center

Career Objectives/future plans: The future is unclear to me at this point. Receiving an education from such an amazing University has opened up a huge world to me and the options are endless.  Through my major, I have become very interested in Counseling Psychology. Through my involvement in the Illinois Leadership Center, I have become very interested in Human Resource Education and leadership training.  Finally, through my endless involvement in Student Affairs, I have seriously started looking into Higher Education in Student Affairs. Or maybe I’ll do all three. 

Quote/Saying you live by: “Live life to the fullest.  Love your family and friends and always have fun!!”

Favorite food: Chocolate Cake that my mom makes.

Interests: I love being outside and I love to travel.  Learning something new is always a lot of fun and being around people is a passion of mine.  Working out and playing tennis keep me sane and spending long hours working with SAA is my favorite activity to partake in.

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Sara Gibbs

Email: sgibbs2@uiuc.edu
Year in school: Senior
Major: International Studies, Minors in Business and Spanish
Hometown: Centralia, IL
Websites:
http://habitat.union.uiuc.eduInternationalStudiesStudents'Association/index.htm

Year’s Goal: Gain a better understanding of how Student Affairs functions at a higher level and gain experience effectively leading large-scale projects and campus initiatives.   

University Activities: Habitat for Humanity, International Studies Students Association, East Central Illinois Refugee Mutual Assistance Center Volunteer, Campus Honors Program

Career Objectives/future plans: After graduation, I hope to work with a non-profit organization for several years, then complete graduate school to obtain a position within Student Affairs in a university.

Quote/Saying you live by: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

Favorite food: fruit juices and smoothies, Basil Thai’s food, and Indian food

Interests: traveling and exploring, volunteering and learning about social issues, volleyball, running, reading, and trying new things.

Robert Lampley

Email: lampley2@uiuc.edu
Year in school: Senior
Major: Speech Communication 
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Website:
http://possefoundation.org
Year’s Goal: This year I would like to enhance the connection between the Office of Student Affairs and the entire student body in an effort to promote awareness and education to develop a more cohesive campus community.

University Activities: Posse Scholar, Speech Communication Leader, Men of Impact (Officer of Organizational Records), African American Cultural Program Advisory Board.

Career Objectives/future plans: I plan to attend Law School in preparation to become an Attorney. Ultimately, I desire to be a Justice of the Supreme Court.

Quote/Saying you live by: "I can do all things through Christ that strengethen me" Phillipians 4:13

Favorite food: Shrimp, crab, and chicken.

Interests: Reading, watching television, music, and changing the world.

Email: jlayha2@uiuc.edu
Year in school: Senior
Major: Finance, Minor in Asian American Studies
Hometown: Carpentersville, IL

Websites:strong>
http://www.maasu.org
http://www.business.uiuc.edu/deltasig/
http://www.uiuc.edu/ro/aaa
http://www.business.uiuc.edu/senior_legacy/index.html

Year’s Goal: My goal for this year is to better understand the university’s internal workings, and to inspire others to be active and develop new programs to bridge the gap between students and university administration.

University Activities: Delta Sigma Pi co-ed professional business fraternity, Asian American Association, Midwest Asian American Students Union, Philippine Student Association, Career Center Advisory Committee, College of Business Legacy

Career Objectives/future plans: I have a billion things I want to experience.  I would love to gain the opportunity to volunteer abroad educating on business enterprise.  I also hope to attend law school and try to achieve the life of balancing work and family.

Quote/Saying you live by: “Be the change that you want to see in the world.” – Mohandas Ghandi

Favorite food: I really enjoy exploring different ethnic cuisines and actually understanding the history and culture behind food.  I particularly enjoy cupcakes, sushi, tamales, tea, and tiramisu.

Interests: Hanging out with my friends and family, traveling, fashion, photography, computer art design, baking, literature, dancing, eating, and going to concerts.