Director of the Illini Union Ed Slazinik Associate Director for Programs Laurel Reed Rosch Illini Union Board President Obaid Sarvana Vice President for Policy Simon Appleford Vice President for Programs Melissa Gold Vice President for Finance Westley Scott Director of Arts Vacant Director of Cultural Programs Vacant Director of Development Jasmine Abdullh Director of Enriching Programs Maggie Smego Director of Illinites Mara Dahlgren Director of Marketing Gia Katsoolias Director of Musicals Aaron Parker Director of Progressive Programs Mariam Rizk Director of Traditional Programs M. Desmond Allen Director of Weekend Entertainment Matt Anderson Faculty/Staff Representatives Michael Jeffries David Tewksbury Staff Advisory Council Representative Janet Davis Faculty/Staff Social Committee Vacant Alumni Association Representative Roberta Burris Illini Union Board Staff
			Illini Union Board President
				My story is the American story - values from a mid-west upbringing in a loving family, determination and education as the means of getting ahead, and the strong belief that life is meant to help others. In this, the year of Obama, I am very excited to be serving as your president. I am a senior, exploring the reaches of knowledge, and preparing to enter the real world. I have many interests, basketball and hanging out among them. After graduating, I hope to work in health delivery, particularly using innovative methods to deliver and manage health care in impoverished areas.     My mission for IUB this year is to provide the best possible programming for the University community. If this involves new ways of planning events, trying to find out the wants of the student community, or finding innovative ways to fund our events, I will do it. I also intend to take IUB into directions it has not considered before. I consider my position on the Board a privilege and an opportunity, and I will work tirelessly to be worthy of it. I am inspired because this year's Board is an excellent and very engaged group. They come from diverse backgrounds and have amazing ideas for the coming year. We are a team and will not let you down. If we are going to do all this, though, if we are going to program with a purpose, we need your feedback. Let us know how we are doing, get involved, and gear up for an exciting year ahead.
			Obaid Sarvana sarvana2@illinois.edu