Anita Kaiser, the associate director of the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity, is among eight staff and academic professional employees recognized by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for their outstanding professional contributions.
In her role with CSGGE, Kaiser oversees staff and students, manages budgets, provides strategic guidance, executes unit programming, and supports the Gender Relations in International Development graduate minor. Her nominators note that Kaiser’s professionalism, competence, and warmth have made her one of the most visible and respected representatives of CSGGE and Illinois Global Institute. Noted one: “Anita approaches her work with a level of mastery and diligence that is inspiring.”
A celebration of the honorees will be held in February 2026.