Hope joined the College of Agriculture as a communications specialist in January 2018 and splits her time between Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources.

In her role within IISG, she works to enhance communications efforts and reach audiences in Illinois, Indiana and beyond with news and updates about IISG research, outreach and education. Hope brings to the department experience in writing and content creation, website and social media management, and strategic integration of communications materials with marketing and branding efforts.

Hope holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree from Indiana University.