Dr. Jessica Li

Professor

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Biography

Jessica Li is a Professor in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is a seasoned human resource development professional with decades of experience in business corporations and academic institutions. Fluent in English and Chinese, she has demonstrated capability to work collaboratively and effectively in multicultural and diverse environments. Her professional expertise includes creating coaching and mentoring programs, overseeing talent management and retention strategies, establishing corporate universities, and developing leaders. A well-regarded practitioner and researcher, she has served as regional editor of the Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management and is a member of the editorial board of core journals in the field of Human Resource Development. Li is also the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Human Resource Development International, focusing on education and workforce development. She has served in several key roles, including advisory board member for the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies and has held positions at the conference board and various universities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaches and conducts research in the field of Education Policy and Human Resource Development.

Senior Research Fellow

2000-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Conference Board • Champaign, IL

Performed research in a variety of disciplines related to education and human resource development.

Business Executive

— Present

Motorola, Raytheon, Nokia • Champaign, IL

Worked in various executive roles focusing on human resource development.

Awards

#2022

AHRD Excellence Scholarly Practice Award

2022-01-01
#2020

AHRD Excellence Scholarly Practice Award

2020-01-01
#2012

Emerald Literati Award - Outstanding Paper

2012-01-01
#2010

AHRD Cutting Edge Award

2010-01-01

Courses

EPOL 571: Advanced Theories in Human Resource Development EPOL 591: Thesis Seminar CI 484: Learning Technologies EPOL 570: Organization Development

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.