JJC Foundation Director Kristin Mulvey to Retire After 25 Years of Transformative Leadership

Joliet Junior College Meeting | November 12, 2025

Article Summary:
Kristin Mulvey, the longtime Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and the JJC Foundation, was honored by the Board of Trustees as she prepares to retire after 25 years of service, during which she grew the foundation’s assets from $6 million to over $50 million.

Kristin Mulvey Retirement Key Points:

• Kristin Mulvey was recognized for 25 years of service to Joliet Junior College upon her upcoming retirement.

• Under her leadership, the JJC Foundation’s assets grew from $6 million to a projected $51 million by the end of the year.

• She was instrumental in securing major donations for projects like the Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center and the Crawford Honors College.

• Annual student scholarship awards increased from $225,000 to over $1 million under her tenure.

JOLIET, IL — After a quarter-century of leadership that transformed philanthropy at Joliet Junior College, Kristin Mulvey, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and the JJC Foundation, was celebrated by the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, ahead of her retirement.

In a heartfelt tribute, JJC President Dr. Clyne Namuo detailed Mulvey’s immense impact on the college. He announced that under her direction, the foundation’s assets have grown from $6 million to a projected $51 million by the end of 2025. Annual scholarship awards to students have also soared from $225,000 to over $1 million.

“Christie has served Joliet Junior College with dedication, with vision, with excellence for 25 years,” Dr. Namuo said. “Her commitment to service, her commitment to excellence has been recognized through numerous honors.”

Dr. Namuo credited Mulvey with playing a pivotal role in securing cornerstone donations for the Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center, the Crawford Honors College, and the Johnson operational endowment for the agricultural department.

In her farewell address to the board, Mulvey expressed deep gratitude for her time at the college. “I can honestly say I have loved my job,” she said. “Watching students achieve their dreams because of the generosity of others has been the most rewarding part of my career. As I look back, my heart is full of gratitude for the friendships, the partnerships, and the countless moments that have made these 25 years so meaningful.”

The board formally accepted her retirement with a unanimous vote and a standing ovation.