WHO ARE THE STUDENT NAVIGATORS?
The Student Navigators is a student-led, peer-to-peer program that helps students at Illinois State who are contending with economic hardship and basic needs crises. Our trained Student Navigators can help by identifying and connecting you to the resources necessary so you can focus on school.
We can help direct you to resources for:
FOOD
TEXTBOOKS
HOUSING
FINANCIAL
HEALTH
& MORE
Meet the Navigators
Kylie Black (she/her)
Kylie is a senior History major who loves to read, crochet, go on long walks, and take long naps. On campus, you can probably find Kylie roaming the halls of Schroeder, on a treadmill or the climbing wall at the Rec, or sleeping in her room when she’s not in the Dean of Students Office.
Madeline McCarron (she/her)
Madeline is a senior Middle-Level Education major endorsing in math and science. When not in class or at work, Madeline loves being outdoors, spending time with friends, and watching movies. Around campus, you can probably find Madeline tutoring at the Visor Center, studying at the library, or waiting in the Starbucks line.
Livvi Anderson (she/her)
Livvi is a junior Communications Studies major new to campus. When she’s not busy with school or work, she loves to spend time with friends, catch up with her family, watch reality TV or sports, and try new foods! You can find Livvi on campus, walking with her airpods in, listening to Chappel Roan, Taylor Swift, Broadway hits, or on the phone with her grandparents – she’s probably somewhat lost.
Braden Wall (he/him)
Braden is a senior Communications major and Urban Studies minor who loves cooking, reading, and going on walks. Outside of class and work, Braden competes for the Illinois State Forensics Union and takes yoga classes at the rec!! You can probably find him buying a vitamin water at the Fell Vending machine.
Zaria Simmons (she/her)
Zaria is a junior accounting/finance major who loves dancing. When she’s not working or studying for class, she enjoys reading and cooking new foods. You can find Zaria on campus in the College of Business trying to figure some type of equation or in the Bone getting herself a caramel latte to stay busy.
Interested in learning more? Contact us!
Location: 387 Student Services Building
Phone: (309) 438-2008
Email: DeanOfStudents@IllinoisState.edu