Northeastern Illinois University
Liesl V. Downey is the VP for Institutional Advancement at Northeastern Illinois University. As Vice President for Institutional Advancement, she is responsible for strengthening and advancing Northeastern through strategic initiatives, programs, and campaigns executed by the unit's Offices of Alumni Relations, Development, and Public Relations; raising awareness for and building and enhancing the University’s reputation within the community, across the nation and around the world.
Previously, Liesl was an Acting Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Northeastern Illinois University.
Liesl earned her B.A. in Studio Art, Art History from Indiana University Bloomington in 2001.
Northeastern Illinois University
Founded in 1867, Northeastern has a rich tradition of educational innovation. Northeastern has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for graduate students with some of the lowest student debt in the country, and by The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Ranking as the most diverse university in the Midwest. Northeastern is designated by the United States Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The University offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure, and endorsement programs.