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 As vice president, Hill will provide executive
leadership, direction and support for the College’s Adult Education,
Community Education, Customized Training, Development, Marketing and
Governmental Relations units.
“Kelli is a creative, strategic thinker and really strong
collaborator and communicator with the ability to be a very
effective leader of Continuing Education and Advancement,” said HCC
President Rob Widmer. “She has a background in education both at the
K-12 and higher education levels as well as experience with economic
and workforce development. Additionally, Kelli’s engagement and
networking throughout the district support and enhance important
Heartland business and community relationships.”
 Prior to Heartland, Hill worked in K-12 education at Hinsdale and
Morton school districts as a teacher and assistant principal. In
2006, she served Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of
Nursing as the accelerated program coordinator and grants
administrator. There, Hill led strategic action to address the needs
of nursing programs and students and obtained necessary resources
for program support. She then served as vice president and special
projects director for the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development
Council in 2009, where she led projects for regional, economic and
workforce development.
Hill joined Heartland in 2011 as executive director of planning and
collaborative efforts. In this role, Hill has assisted in advancing
Heartland’s community partnerships with organizations such as Next
Step and Compact. She also has been engaged with several
initiatives, including the regional Certified Work Ready Communities
(CWRC) initiative. Additionally in this role, Hill has been
instrumental in facilitating college planning initiatives and
strategies for improving institutional effectiveness.
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Hill completed her undergraduate studies at Illinois State University, earning a
Bachelor of Science degree. She also earned a Master of Science degree in
educational administration from Northern Illinois University.
In 1995, Hill was named Assistant Principal of the Year by the Illinois
Principals’ Association and in 2008, she was named Individual Service Provider
of the Year by the Illinois Workforce Investment Board Area 16 and Career Link.
She currently serves on numerous councils and boards throughout the community.
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