ISE Alumni & Advisory Board

The ISE Alumni & Advisory Board is a network of engaged alumni leaders who support the department by strengthening industry connections, enhancing student experiences and advancing alumni engagement. Board members serve as ambassadors for ISE and help strengthen connections between alumni, students, industry and the department.

Board Priorities

Strengthen Connections
Build impactful relationships among students, alumni, faculty, industry and the department.

Provide Strategic Guidance
Advise department leadership on strategic priorities and emerging industry trends.

Support Student Success
Advance career readiness through mentoring, networking and professional development opportunities.

Expand Alumni Engagement
Increase alumni participation, visibility, volunteerism and philanthropic support for ISE.

Board Committees

Executive 

President
BS GE '07
Vice President
BSIE '88, MSIE '90, PhD IE '93
Executive Past President
BS IE '83

Other

Chair: Deborah Mrazek
Strengthens alumni connections through events, communication and engagement strategies.

Chair: Jason Lee
Focuses on student career preparation, mentoring and industry engagement opportunities.

Chair: Ryan Schermerhorn
Enhances board effectiveness, structure and member engagement.

Meet the board

President
BS GE '07
BS GE '83 & MS GE '85
PhD IE '21
BS IE '94 & MSIE '05
BS GE '03
BS GE '94
Vice President
BSIE '88, MSIE '90, PhD IE '93
BS GE '94
BS GE '77

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Contact

For questions related to board activities, alumni engagement, mentoring opportunities, or ways to connect with ISE, please contact:

JULIE MURPHY
Associate Director for Alumni, Corporate & Student Relations

1270-E Digital Computer Lab
1304 W. Springfield Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
jdg5@illinois.edu
(217) 244-0095