Illinois Region
The Illinois Region of Phi Theta Kappa serves over 50 chapters throughout the state of Illinois. The Illinois Region is an award-winning region receiving recognition in scholarship, fellowship, college completion, transfer readiness, and diversity.
Leadership
Dr. Adrienne Barkley Giffin
Regional Coordinator
John A. Logan College
Upsilon Pi Chapter
Shannon Hernandez
Associate Regional Coordinator
College of DuPage
Phi Beta Chapter
Mike Deno
Regional President
Shawnee Community College
Alpha Lambda Epsilon Chapter
Keiton Hamilton
Central District Vice President
Illinois Central College
Upsilon Mu Chapter
Yetunde Olowu
Northeastern District Vice President
Malcolm X College
Alpha Lambda Iota Chapter
Imani Mugo
Northern District Vice President
College of Lake County
Alpha Alpha Pi Chapter
Abby Stewart
Southern District Vice President
John A. Logan College
Upsilon Pi Chapter
Events
2025 Leading Illinois Together Conference
October 10-11, 2025
Illinois Central College
1 College Drive
East Peoria, IL 61635
Hotel Information
Embassy Suites
100 Conference Center Drive
East Peoria, IL 61611
1-800-EMBASSY
Group code: 957
$135 per night +applicable taxes
Hotel Registration Deadline: September 19
Registration
Early Bird Registration: $100 through September 18th.
Regular Registration: $120 from September 19th-25th.
No refunds for cancellations after September 25th.