Kev Murphy

Kev Murphy (They/Them) is a graduate of UIUC in History and Political Science with a minor in Secondary Education. They work as a teacher at Urbana Middle School and can be found biking to all their various commitments in the campus and community. Kev first got involved with the Y through Amnesty International, where they served as Vice President. They served on the Y’s 150th Anniversary Planning Committee, which introduced them to the bigger picture of the Y’s impact. They later served as Student Board Membership Director and Student Board President, and are excited to continue to be a part of the great work at the Y.

When Kev was asked about their Y journey, they said: "When I first started coming to the Y, I never saw it as something more than a building. This past year I have grown to call it part of my home. The Y is much more than the building where Amnesty meets; it is a place where communities come together and change is fostered. I have had the pleasure of finding this community on campus, as many are oblivious to the great work that happens here. Having a role as StuBo President allows me to have a bigger role at the Y and hopefully make a greater impact. I really like the direction StuBo is heading with a focus on student engagement and collaboration. I would love to keep this change going and try to get more of the students involved in StuBo and also in general work to bring more students to the Y. Additionally, serving on the Board of Governors allows me to have a greater impact and voice in a place I care for dearly."

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