Stefanie Flores-Freeman

Stefanie advises undergraduate students on academic and extracurricular matters within the department and campus. She keeps students up to date on events and resources, oversees student groups, and works on many experiential learning and development opportunities for students. 

Stefanie joined the UIUC community and Economics Undergraduate Team in June of 2013. She oversees the selection, participation, and programming for the Economics Ambassadors, a group of students who represent the Department at various events and who also receive various unique opportunities with alumni. Stefanie serves as the advisor for illini Women in Economics and the Economics Club. She also oversees the hiring and development of the general student intern. If you are interested in getting involved with these groups, please contact her! Stefanie enjoys working with students in a holistic manner and developed an At-Risk student program for the department, this includes students on probation or needing additional academic support. She oversees the alumni mentor and peer mentor networks. She is also the coordinator for major events, the Economics Convocation ceremony in May and the Economics Homecoming celebration in October. 

Stefanie graduated in 2009 with a degree in Public Relations and in 2012 from with a master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration, both from Illinois State University . Stefanie loves working with all the wonderful students that the Economics Major brings!