Director of Advancement

• Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Health Sciences, Indiana University
• Masters of Science in Education Policy and Organizational Leadership, University of Illinois

Janet joined Uni in January 2020, after previously serving as the Associate Director for Advancement at the University of Illinois College of Applied Health Sciences. Prior to that time, Janet served as the Assistant Director of Wellness at University of Illinois Campus Recreation and Student Affairs. She has worked on the University of Illinois campus for over 23 years. Janet earned her Bachelor’s of Science (Applied Health Sciences) degree at Indiana University, and earned her Masters of Science (Education Policy and Organizational Leadership) degree at the University of Illinois in 2015.

217-333-2870

jlk@illinois.edu

Assistant Director for Advancement

Education

• Bachelor’s of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Illinois
• Masters of Science in Speech Pathology, Indiana University

Hannah Radnitzer joins the University Laboratory High School, Office of Advancement.  Hannah attended the University of Illinois as an undergraduate and majored in Speech and Hearing Sciences, before attending Indiana University in Bloomington, to complete her master's degree in speech pathology. After working 5 years in the field of Speech-Language Pathology,  Hannah transitioned into Advancement at Eastern Illinois University as the Director of Development and External Relations within the College of Education.

She enjoys working closely with faculty and alumni and looks forward to working with those who call Uni High and the University of Illinois “home”.  As you may know, she calls Dr. Radnitzer “Dad”, and both of Hannah's siblings attended Uni High. She is familiar with Uni and looks forward to supporting advancement efforts here.
 

217-333-5493

radnitz2@illinois.edu

Office Support Specialist

Christine Pierson is an Office Support Specialist. She has worked for the University of Illinois for over 32 years. Christine has greatly enjoyed the variety of people she has met and worked with during that time and has also enjoyed the variety of departments she has served. Although she retired from full-time University work in June of 2014, she is now employed as a permanent part-time employee with Uni High Advancement and is looking forward to engaging with students and staff this school year.

cpierson@illinois.edu