Jeffrey Walsh currently serves as the Extension Program Manager for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, focusing on agriculture, consumer, environmental science, and STEAM after-school initiatives for Grades K-12. In addition, Jeffrey is a self-employed non-profit consultant with substantial experience in the non-profit sector, volunteerism, and philanthropic agencies. With a robust background that includes roles as a public speaker and panelist on veteran's homelessness and community development, Jeffrey previously worked as a graduate research and teaching assistant at Illinois State University. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Political Science and Government from Illinois State University, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from DePaul University, complemented by a post-baccalaureate certificate in Creative Writing from Northwestern University. Past experiences with the Peace Corps, FEMA, and AmeriCorps highlight Jeffrey's commitment to community service and advocacy, particularly in supporting veterans.
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The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development at Illinois State University
Illinois State University’s Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development is dedicated to public service and global understanding. The Center serves communities and organizations around the world, students as they seek the tools for careers in community and economic development, the related fields of study, and Illinois State University. Beginning in 1994 as a Peace Corps Fellows Program, the Stevenson Center continues to administer an interdisciplinary graduate sequence for students pursuing careers in community and economic development. We facilitate the curriculum, including the required, year-long internship experience and off-campus graduate assistantships. Additionally, the Center provides direct service to communities in the form of economic impact analyses and forecasting, grant-writing training, and geographic information systems analysis. Affiliated faculty are active in the scholarship of community and economic development (e.g., local economic development policy, community supported agriculture, and rural school closure). Faculty research projects make their way into the classroom, reinforcing the quality of the educational experience.