Tamara Bertrand Jones, Ph.D. is a Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Colleagues describe her as "Tamara's drive and passion shine through her professional activity. I've witnessed her leadershup in Sisters of the Academy and in her rold at Florida State University. Her courage and determination are augmented by a deep commitment to those with whom she works and a mature sense of creativity in her organizations' structures and activities."