ABOUT THE PROJECT
When we think of inspiring people, we think of women. From their innovation, their courage, and their fearlessness women have been at the forefront of change for centuries. Women have created business empires, won gold medals, led countries, and advocated to change the world. While there are women all over the world who would fall into these categories, the University of Illinois has an incredible number of inspiring women of their own.
There is not a place on the University of Illinois campus that recognizes the accomplishments and diversity of students, faculty, and staff all in one place. Our goal was to create a platform for some of the inspiring women on this campus to be featured and recognized for the positive impact they have made at the University of Illinois. This project started on February 1st and will feature 100 women throughout the Spring 2018 semester on our Facebook page and this website. I hope you enjoy learning about these incredible women just as much as we have had featuring them.
We are still accepting nominations, so if you know of any person that identifies as a woman that has made a positive impact on this campus, please fill out our nomination form below.
Any questions? Email us at 100daysofwomenuiuc@gmail.com
Meet the Team
Perry Ross is a senior in Materials Science and Engineering from Mundelein, Illinois. Throughout her time at the University of Illinois she has been involved in her sorority Phi Sigma Sigma as the external philanthropy chair, worked in Professor Robert Maass’s research group in the Materials Science and Engineering department, and is a FYCARE Facilitator for the Women’s Resource Center. During her time doing research with Professor Maass, she studied metallic glasses and in July 2017 she was the first author on a published paper in Acta Materialia. Before Perry came to college, she competed for the USA National Karate team and had traveled to Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and England to compete internationally. Because of karate, Perry became passionate for travel and has traveled solo to Qatar and Nepal, where she went on a 12-day hiking trip around the Himalaya mountains.
Perry was inspired to start this project because she wanted to recognize the accomplishments of the women she has met on this campus over four years. There are so many people at the University of Illinois doing amazing things across all colleges and she wanted to create a platform to recognize some of them. I hope you enjoy this project and reading about the incredible women across this campus!
Perry Ross
Perry Ross is a senior in Materials Science and Engineering from Mundelein, Illinois. Throughout her time at the University of Illinois she has been involved in her sorority Phi Sigma Sigma as the external philanthropy chair, worked in Professor Robert Maass’s research group in the Materials Science and Engineering department, and is a FYCARE Facilitator for the Women’s Resource Center. During her time doing research with Professor Maass, she studied metallic glasses and in July 2017 she was the first author on a published paper in Acta Materialia. Before Perry came to college, she competed for the USA National Karate team and had traveled to Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and England to compete internationally. Because of karate, Perry became passionate for travel and has traveled solo to Qatar and Nepal, where she went on a 12-day hiking trip around the Himalaya mountains.
Perry was inspired to start this project because she wanted to recognize the accomplishments of the women she has met on this campus over four years. There are so many people at the University of Illinois doing amazing things across all colleges and she wanted to create a platform to recognize some of them. I hope you enjoy this project and reading about the incredible women across this campus!
Perry Ross
Rachel Janovsky is a senior majoring in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences with a Spanish minor. Rachel has been involved with Greek life throughout her undergraduate career and was initiated into Phi Sigma Sigma during her freshman year. She has served as the Assistant Membership Recruitment Chair for her chapter, Vice President of Scholarship for Panhellenic Council, and now is a Student Worker for the Fraternity & Sorority Affairs Office. Rachel is also involved with Order of Omega Honor Society, serves as an Ambassador for the University of Illinois’ department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, and worked as a Team Leader for the Jonathan Baldwin Turner Scholarship Program the past two years.
Rachel is excited to start her career in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) after she graduates. She accepted a job as a Safety Compliance Analyst for Honda in the Columbus, Ohio area. She is passionate about reducing environmental impact and protecting workers’ health through policy and procedures. Rachel is also passionate about empowering women and is excited to help with the 100 Days of Women project. She is excited to recognize the talented and inspiring women at the University of Illinois.
Rachel Janovsky
Abby Baum is a senior from Evanston, Illinois majoring in Advertising with a Sport Media Certificate. Abby is a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi and created the position of Public Relations Chair as well as served as the PR Chair until serving as the Vice President of Public Relations for the University of Illinois Panhellenic Council. Abby created the Panhellenic Council’s new website as well as “PHC Member of the Week”, which showcases accomplishments of women in Panhellenic sororities on campus. She is looking forward to using her endless curiosity and fascination of people to succeed as a strategist in the world of advertising.
Abby is excited to help with the 100 Days of Women project so she can showcase the fascinating and talented women on our campus.
Abby Baum
Marissa Sulek is a senior majoring in Advertising with minors in Public Relations and Communications from Park Ridge, Illinois. While at Illinois, Marissa was the Chapter President of Alpha Delta Pi and became President of the Panhellenic Council shortly after. She is also a reporter for Fighting Illini Productions where she was assigned the football team and interviewed Head Coach Lovie Smith weekly. Finally, she helps host the University’s first ever morning show also known as Good Morning Illini.
When Marissa heard about the 100 Days of Women Project she felt the need to be involved. During her time in Alpha Delta Pi and overseeing 3,600 women as Panhellenic Council President, she had the chance to work with multiple inspiring women. Therefore, meeting and showcasing accomplished women on the University of Illinois campus seemed like a perfect opportunity.
Marissa Sulek
