Jamie Thomas-Ward

As Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, Jamie works with advisors, faculty, and staff within the Economics department to support the undergraduate student experience. She has worked in higher education since 2006.

Jamie is an Illinois alumna, earning her BA in English from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She then earned her JD magna cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law and practiced law in Illinois. She earned her MS in Education from Illinois State University. Jamie is also an Adjunct Professor in Political Science, teaching law-related courses. She is honored to be the 2020 recipient of the Racheter MAPLA Impact Award for her work with pre-law students.

When she’s not working, Jamie loves travel, reading, attending theater and dance shows at Krannert, walking her beagle, and listening to podcasts.