get to know the board and support the Annual scholarship fund

The past few months have seen some exciting changes and many new faces to the Metro NYC Illini board. Leading up to the Annual Scholarship dinner we will be introducing new and current members of the board with some fun facts. 

Meet Kelly Bedford! Please feel free to engage with the post on our facebook page with additional questions or comments, NYC Illini | Facebook! Coming up at the end of this month, the board is hosting, our Annual Scholarship Dinner event, we would love to see you there! If you are unable to attend consider making a donation towards our scholarship goal of $5000. All proceeds will go to support 2 students from the Metro NYC area, who accept admittance to the University of Illinois with a $2500 scholarship. Donate today! 


Name: Kelly Belford

Board Title/Position: Immediate Past President, Incoming Treasurer 

Graduation Year and Program: 1986, B.S. Mathematics

Company Name: RGP

Company Title: Business Analysis Consultant

How long have you lived in NYC? 30 years

Why did you decide to move to NYC? Needed a change from Hartford, CT

What is your favorite part about living in NYC? The variety and abundance of things to see and do. 

What is your best UIUC memory? Illini vs Ohio State, October 15, 1983 (recap on YouTube)

Why are you on the Metro NYC Illini board? I enjoy connecting with other alumni.