Allie Boudreau: CPP Program ’13

At State Farm: Trending analysis of the ESS and EOS surveys, as well as identifying possible trends between employee engagement and profitability.   At Milestones: Completing a cost/benefit analysis in regards to the school age program, as well as identifying the best paid time off policy to implement for Milestones employees. Grant Summary: My grant Read more about Allie Boudreau: CPP Program ’13[…]

Dave McGrath: CPP Program ’13

At State Farm: I worked on a number of different projects for the Self-Audit Team within the Life/Health department in Centralized Operations. My projects included defining metrics and the reporting procedure, creating and organizing SharePoint pages for the team site, reviewing the team’s audit process, and the conduction of a system access audit. These projects helped Read more about Dave McGrath: CPP Program ’13[…]

CPP Program ’12: Veronica Watson

Veronica Watson, an International Studies major from South Elgin, IL participated in the 2012 CPP Program. At State Farm, she worked in the Multicultural Business Development Group. Her primary project at State Farm was the analysis of cultural competence training for associates and agents, in addition to work on the State Farm Steer Clear website for young Read more about CPP Program ’12: Veronica Watson[…]

CPP Program ’12: Zach Meyer

Zach Meyer, an Accounting major from Minonk, IL, worked in the Financial Operations and Compliance department at State Farm and the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal as a part of the 2012 CPP Program. At State Farm, Zach worked on projects within the Financial Shared Services sector, specifically looking at Unmatched Commodities and Agent Defalcations and successfully created Read more about CPP Program ’12: Zach Meyer[…]

CPP Program ’12: Maggie Maddox

Maggie Maddox, a Business Administration/Marketing major, participated in the CPP program of 2012. She worked on employee development projects at State Farm as well as at the YMCA. At State Farm, Maggie assisted with the implementation, monitoring, and assessment of an employee opinion survey. She also created a presentation on integrity as part of a series on employee Read more about CPP Program ’12: Maggie Maddox[…]

Danny Kenny

Danny Kenny

Danny Kenny, hailing from St. Louis, MO, majored in Environmental Studies and Hispanic Studies. As an alum of the CPP program, Danny worked on the upkeep of the Peace Garden, devoting much time towards pruning, weeding, watering, and harvesting of the plants. Additionally, Danny helped the Action Research Center develop a grand strategic plan through his research on Read more about Danny Kenny[…]

CPP Program ’12: Dani Jauregui

Dani, a Hispanic Studies and Sociology from Darien, IL was an intern in the 2012 CPP Program. She worked in the Multicultural Business Development Group at State Farm and the Red Cross. At State Farm, Dani focused on cultural acumen training, specifically working to improve current videos and training materials associated with the Hispanic market. At the Red Cross, Dani Read more about CPP Program ’12: Dani Jauregui[…]

Zoe Gross ’13

Zoe Gross graduated from IWU with a degree in Political Science. She is now in law school at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Zoe worked for ARC in the summer of 2012 as an Assistant Coordinator. She helped to support the work of the Community Partnership Program interns. She also worked on the Veggie Read more about Zoe Gross ’13[…]

CPP Program ’12: Mark Giannis

Mark, an Economics major from Arlington Heights, Illinois participated in the CPP program of 2012. Mark interned in State Farm’s Property and Casualty Underwriting Department and for United Way. At his community partner, Mark worked on the implementation of a financial opportunity center, a program where employment training, financial education, coaching and screening for public benefit eligibility Read more about CPP Program ’12: Mark Giannis[…]

Lizzie Egan

CPP Program ’12: Lizzie Egan

Lizzie, a Business-Marketing major from Oak Lawn, IL participated in the CPP Program in the summer of 2012. she worked at State Farm in the Creative Services department as well as at the Western Avenue Community Center. She served as a Production Assistant in the Creative Services department and worked on modernizing the internal Talent Database, which is Read more about CPP Program ’12: Lizzie Egan[…]

Katie Rose Brosnan, CPP intern

CPP Program ’12: Katie Rose Brosnan

Katie Rose, from Park Ridge, Illinois, majored in Political Science. As a CPP intern in 2012, Katie Rose, interned in State Farm’s Learning and Development Department and for the YWCA of McLean County. Katie interned directly for the CEO of the YWCA and participated in their Racial Justice Council. She developed a project on early childhood education practices and Read more about CPP Program ’12: Katie Rose Brosnan[…]

CPP Program ’12: Celeste Borjas

Celeste, CPP intern in 2012, majoried in Political Science and Psychology from Skokie, Illinois. This summer, Celeste worked in the Corporate Law Department at State Farm and interned with Mid Central Community Action. At State Farm, she investigated legal issues and public policies that have an impact on State Farm business. Her major completed projects include a report on climate change Read more about CPP Program ’12: Celeste Borjas[…]

CPP Program ’12: Cameron Blossom

Cameron, a Business Adminstration major from Flanagan, IL participated in the CPP Program in the summer of 2012. Cameron worked in the Human Resources-Employment Activities department at State Farm and at the West Bloomington Revitalization Project(WBRP). At the WBRP, he worked to develop relationships with Westside businesses by interviewing business owners to discover their needs and Read more about CPP Program ’12: Cameron Blossom[…]