Melissa Edwards (she/her)
Company Affiliation: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Stage of Life: Professional/no children
What brought me to Champaign-Urbana: Career/job
Areas of Expertise: University of Illinois Campus, Education, College & Adult Sports, Outdoor Recreation, Fitness, Yoga, Running/Walking, Tennis, Religious Opportunities, Volunteering, Entertainment, Culinary Scene / Local Foods, Gardening
Advice for New Residents: “There’s a club for that.” No matter your interest, you are likely to find an organization with like-minded folks here. Dive in! We might not be as blessed as other locations with great weather, mountains, or oceans. But what we have in spades are interesting, educated people. It’s also a caring community, with numerous volunteer options. And we’ve been welcoming visitors to the community for more than 150 years, so people are open to building new connections.