Student Affairs The Career Center

Ciela Tamayo

Ciela Tamayo
Graduate Assistant, Inclusion Initiatives

Education

A.A., Psychology and Spanish, Illinois Central College

B.S., Psychology and Spanish, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Pursuing M.S., Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Campus Affiliations

Heal for Impact

Latino Social Work Organization

Mi Pueblo Spanish Conversation

LUSO Brazilian Student Association

Awards

Full-ride Volleyball Scholarship, Illinois Central College

Dean's List Recipient, 2020-2022, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Critical Language Scholarship, 2025

Foreign Language and Area Studies Finalist, 202-2026

Fun Fact

I love learning languages! I am in the process of perfecting my Portuguese while considering which language I would like to learn next!

What do you like best about your job?

I love having the opportunity to contribute to student’s growth and making career choices less intimidating. It’s very rewarding to connect with students and feel a sense of greater purpose on campus!

Student Affairs The Career Center

715 S. Wright Street

Champaign, Illinois 61820

217-333-0820

Email: careercenter@illinois.edu

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