Champaign City Profiles

About Champaign City Profiles

On this podcast we get to know some of the people who work for The City of Champaign. Employees share what they do in their jobs, what they do for fun, and how their efforts help make Champaign a great place to live.

Publisher

Champaign City Profiles

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Feb 2020

Latest episode

13 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2025

   Nancy Rabel - Deputy City Manager

   This week’s Champaign Spotlight features Deputy City Manager Nancy Rabel, who joins host Jeff Hamilton to share her journey from attorney and city administrator in her hometown of Canton, Illinois, to her current leadership role with the City of Champaign. Nancy discusses her responsibilities overseeing departments such as Public Works, Finance, and Neighborhood Services, as well as her efforts addressing community priorities like homelessness and city facility planning. She also reflects on the value of collaboration, community partnerships, and what it means to make a positive difference through public service.

2. 

   24 Oct 2024

   Andre Davis - Justice Victim Advocate

   Andre Davis, Justice Victim Advocate, discusses supporting victims of violence by connecting them with community resources and acting as a liaison within the justice system in this interview.

3. 

   24 Oct 2024

   Javier Zenil Pena - Neighborhood Ambassador

   Javier Zenil Pena, Neighborhood Ambassador, discusses his work connecting residents with city resources and promoting community wellness and safety in Champaign, including the "43:43:43" neighborhood engagement campaign; this is an interview.

Who has been a guest on Champaign City Profiles

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• Andre Davis
• Javier Zenil Pena
• Andy Quarnstrom
• Suki Reid
• April Faulkner

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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