Betsy Waller (she/her)
Company Affiliation: Lodgic Everyday Community
Languages Spoken: English
Stage of Life: Young Professional/no children
What brought me to Champaign-Urbana: Life-long Resident
Areas of Expertise: Downtown Champaign, Downtown Urbana, University of Illinois Campus, LGBTQ+,Community Development, Disability Resources, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Culinary Scene/Local Foods, Craft Beer, Dogs/Dog Parks
Advice for New Residents: Whether you’re in Champaign or Urbana, check out the downtown area and lean into your interests. There are tons of great resources for every hobby out there, or if you’re passionate about something, we have lots of great activist groups and resources. With so much going on all year, it’s easy to meet people with similar interests and passions to create a social or professional network. You’ll be feeling like a townie in no-time. #ShampooBanana