Graduate Students
Kari Keating
- BS in Marketing from Bradley University (1993)
- MA in Educational Psychology from University of Iowa (1995)
- Currently working on PhD: Human and Community Development, Community Studies & Outreach Concentration
Advisor: Stephen Gasteyer
Professional/Research Interests: I am interested in how communities cultivate and develop local leaders and how communities pursue economic development strategies for resiliency. I am currently Involved In a USDA-funded research project that examines the designs and outcomes of Community Leadership Development Programs In rural U.S. contexts. I am coming back to academia after 10 years of professional practice In economic development at the county and regional level.
Honors and Awards: Jonathan Baldwin Turner Graduate Fellow, Susan Kahl Funkhouser Leadership Development Award, Graduate College Travel Award.
Assistantships held as a Graduate Student at Illinois: Research Assistant
As an HCD graduate student
I appreciate so much the opportunities to work alongside International students. This adds a rich perspective to both scholarly and personal development.
I chose Illinois because the HCD department Is unique and allows for multi-disciplinary study. The connections with University Extension are also Important for my work.
I am professionally involved in: Community Development Society, Rural Sociological Society, and International Leadership Association.
Hometown: Taylorville, IL
Hobbies: Along with my husband Cochran, raising our twin son and daughter. That, along with full time graduate studies, leaves little time for hobbies!