About WILL

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. 

2026-27 WILL Community Advisors

  • Kristin Bouton, Champaign
  • Elizabeth Churchya, Champaign
  • Belinda De La Rosa (Chair), Champaign
  • Jason Finkelman, Urbana
  • Cassandra Kenton, Villa Grove
  • Gene Larson, Champaign
  • Mary Jo Laws, Ph.D., Thomasboro
  • Karen Linder, Onarga
  • Melanie Loots, Champaign
  • Mindy Mallady, Danville
  • Kathy Marshak, Champaign
  • Priscilla Palmer, Decatur
  • Pamela-Alyse Vickers Shelley, Urbana
  • Cynthia Smith, Champaign
  • Thaddeus Yasunaga, Champaign

Community Advisors meeting dates

Meetings are held at Campbell Hall, 300 North Goodwin Ave, Urbana.

  • Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, March 10, 2027, 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, June 9, 2027, 5:30 pm

Contacting the Community Advisors

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