Kato joins recruitment and admission team

Todd Kato
Todd Kato, Senior Admissions and Records Manager

Todd Kato joined the iSchool on January 29 as a senior admissions and records manager. In this position, he will develop and implement innovative programs and processes for admission and records management across all the School's degree programs.

Kato has 15 years of experience in admissions, most recently serving as assistant director in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on the Urbana campus. He holds a master's degree in technical communication from Illinois Institute of Technology and a bachelor's degree in communications from William Penn University.

In his free time, Kato enjoys spending time with family and traveling.

"The iSchool's enrollment has grown tremendously in the past few years. I am excited to help streamline our records processes in a way that will support both present and future growth," he said.

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