I am the Director of Investment Analysis and Due Diligence at the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. My duties include overseeing all externally managed programs managed by the Treasurer’s Office, including two 529 College Savings Plans, the state’s ABLE program, the Technology Development Account I program and the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Aurora University with a double major in Finance and Business & Commerce. I grew up in Batavia, attended Batavia High School and was a resident of that city for over 20 years.