Illinois

Illinois authorized legislation in 1991 to join MHEC​. As a member state, Illinois benefits from participation in cost and time-saving contracts, programs, and initiatives, as well as through supportive research. Illinois commissioners provide expertise and leadership for MHEC.

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Member State Since August 20, 1991
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Illinois Commissioners

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Maureen Banks

Illinois Community College Board

Board Member

Term: 3/24/2023 to 3/24/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Illinois Commissioner Mary Edly-Allen

Mary Edly-Allen

Illinois General Assembly

State Senator; Chair, Higher Education Committee

Term: 4/7/2026 to 1/13/2027

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Emily Goldman

State of Illinois

First Assistant Deputy Governor for Education

Term: began 10/10/2025; serves at the pleasure of the governor; Illinois Governor's Designee

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Pranav Kothari

Illinois Board of Higher Education

Board Chair

Term: 3/15/2023 to 1/1/2027

Illinois Commissioner Katie Stuart

Katie Stuart

Illinois General Assembly

State Representative; Assistant Majority Leader and Floor Whip

Term: 3/17/2025 to 1/2/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

MHEC Illinois Committee Members

Nick Chancellor

University of Illinois

Student Health Benefits Advisory Committee

Craig Jackson

Illinois State University

Technologies Exeuctive Committee

Nkechi Onwuameze

Illinois Board of Higher Education

M-SARA Regional Steering Committee

Shana Rogers

Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data