Sr.

Stephanie Baliga

PRE-SISTER RESUME
(815) 713-8286 sbaliga2@gmail.com

Education
University of Illinois Urban-Champaign
Graduated:
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography
May 2010
Graduated Summa Cum Laude- Cumulative 4.0 GPA
Designated for Bronze Tablet (top ~0.5% in class) award
2009 Phi Beta Kappa inductee
Chancellors (CHP) and James Scholar
o Awarded CHP Outstanding Senior Award
Completing minor through the University of Illinois Environmental Fellows program
o Conducted a cost-benefit analysis of the recycling program in Champaign, IL in Spring/Fall 2008
through the SURE (Special Undergraduate Research on the Environment) grant program
2008 River and 2009 Wilbur Scholarship recipient for outstanding undergraduate performance in economics
2008 Roepke Scholarship for undergraduate research in geography at University of Illinois
o Analyzed the correlation between demographics and retail store closings using GIS
2008 Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) NEW Leadership Program Selected Attendee
o State of Illinois program for women interested in public service professions

Work Experience
Research Assistant for Dr. Kenneth Howell
Fall 2009-Summer 2010
Conducted extensive library and internet research on classical liberal education
Proofread and brainstormed ideas for Dr. Howells work on liberal education
Foundation for Research on Economics and the Enviornment (FREE) Intern
Summer of 2009
Conducted research connecting classical liberal economics and environmental issues
Helped organize and attended conferences for federal judges, lawyers, and social entrepreneurs
Published op-eds in The Victoria Gazette and The Bozeman Chronicle
Severson Dells Nature Center, Rockford, IL
Summers of
Race Director for Green Run: The Hall Creek Scamper 5k Run/1 mi walk
2007 and 2008
Raised over $3300 and $7400 in 2007 and 2008 respectively for Severson Dells Nature Center
Established and organized first year event for the not-for-profit in 2007

Activities on Campus
University of Illinois Varsity Cross-Country Team
Fall 2006-Fall 2009
Outstanding Sophomore and Junior Female Scholar Athlete Award recipient (highest GPA)
Member of the 8th, 6th, 10th, and 12th place teams at the 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 Division 1 NCAA CrossCountry Championships
Varsity letter winner in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009
6th Freshman at the 2006 Division 1 NCAA Cross-Country National Championships
Big 10 Academic All Conference Team in 2007, 2008, and 2009
University of Illinois Varsity Track and Field Team
Spring 2007-Spring 10
Traveling member of 2007 and 2009 Big 10 Indoor and Outdoor Championships Teams
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
Fall 2006-Spring 2010
Student Body President in 2009-2010
Led a Bible study since Fall 2007
Mentored two women to become Bible study leaders since Fall 2008
Koinonia Retreat Program
Spring 2008-Spring 10
Coordinator for two weekend retreats in 2009 Led groups of 7 and 19 people to organize the retreats
St. Johns Catholic Newman Center Service and Justice Outreach
Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Ecology Coordinator for dorm of over 600 residents

Sr. Stephanie Baliga

SISTER RESUME
(815) 713-8286 sbaliga2@gmail.com

Education
University of St. Mary of the Lake
Masters of Arts in Pastoral Studies
First to graduate in new degree program
Archdiocese of Chicago Critical Needs Scholarship recipient
Dominican University
Masters in Teaching
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient
Archdiocese of Chicago Critical Needs Scholarship recipient

Graduated:
May 2015

Expected Graduation:
May 2017

Mission of Our Lady of the Angels

General Rolls
Project manager for large construction projects at (est. $2.5 million and $200,000 projects)

Maintenance coordinator

Business manager

Web master/ database manager

Volunteer coordinator

Donation coordinator

Development coordinator/ assistant

Specific Accomplishments/ Awards

5th Illinois woman at 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Specifically spearheaded running related fundraiser that has raised over $234,000 since 2011

Grant writer- has written and received funding for over $75,000 in grant money