University Housing at Illinois University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Staff Profiles

Kendra Courson

Assistant Director of Business and Technology Services, Conferences & Special Events 

 Kendra Courson

A member of the Conferences & Special Events staff since June 2003, Kendra has also served other roles at the University of Illinois. She was an admissions counselor and out-of-state recruiter for the Campus Visitors Center, and also served as assistant director of admissions and recruiting for the MBA program. She is a member of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International, the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International, and the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. An avid reader and runner, Kendra also enjoys singing, watching college basketball, and playing with her niece. She holds a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

Krystal Grace

Coordinator, Conferences & Special Events

Krystal Grace

Krystal joined the Conferences & Special Events staff  after graduating from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She stays current in her field as a member of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International. In addition to cooking and experimenting with new recipes, Krystal enjoys watching movies and traveling to visit friends.


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