University of Illinois

2020 Impact Report
College of Education

Marisol Jimenez

Ed.D., Global Studies

Marisol is the recipient of the Russell E. and Janet M. Zwoyer Scholarship.

Her lifelong passion for equity in education started during her first year at Illinois, when she worked on a committee to create the Alternative Learning Opportunities Program at her high school to give students additional supports and services. She is continuing her education in hopes of completing a doctoral degree to improve education reforms in urban areas.