Beverley works directly with issues and needs facing young children, their families and the community as a whole. She considers herself a problem solver and works with community partners, elected officials and concerned residents and volunteers to address some of the most challenging needs facing Champaign County. She has been a member of the United Way team since 2007.
Beverley is a summa cum laude graduate of St. Ambrose University with a degree in Elementary Education, with minors in Psychology and early childhood education and additional coursework in leadership and human resource management. Her professional experiences include 15 years as an early childhood educator and child care center Director, 17 years in grant management and a long history of working with community leaders, organizations, and business representatives on collaborative efforts in Champaign County, Illinois and previously in communities located in Iowa and Indiana.
Beverley has received a number of awards including Central Illinois Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Woman of Year, WILL’s Children’s Champion and Junior League’s Living Legendary Award. She is an active volunteer in the community and enjoys serving on a number of boards and committees. Bev and her husband Dan are the proud parents of 2 sons, Grant and Cameron. Together they enjoy sporting events and family vacations.