Isaac Ackerman
Campus & Community Connector
Originally from the Pumpkin Capital of the World, Isaac brings a love for curious conversations, creative brainstorming, and animal selfies. With degrees from Eureka College and Vanderbilt Divinity School and experience serving churches in IL, TN, and IN, Isaac steps into this role carrying deep compassion and a heartfelt desire to help build communities grounded in peace and justice.
Whether you’re a student, community leader, neighbor, or just curious about what’s happening at UniPlace, feel free to reach out. There’s a lot to explore, and there’s always room at the table.
isaac@uniplace.org
Cindy Schweighart
Office Manager
Cindy joined the UniPlace family November 2025 after a 30 year career at the University of Illinois as an administrative assistant. Getting to know the people of UniPlace has been a rewarding and positive experience for her. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys spending time with family, which includes 8 grandchildren, following Fighting Illini sports and taking care of her 2 mini golden doodles, Georgie & Ruby.
admin@uniplace.org
Erika Templeton
Intern
Hi, I’m Erika, a junior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign studying Integrative Biology and Gender & Women’s Studies on a pre-health track. I’ve been part of the church community since January 2024, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite spaces on campus. I especially love the Wednesday night community dinners. They’re a warm, welcoming tradition that bring people together in such a meaningful way. When I’m not in class or at church, you’ll probably find me on the tennis courts. Playing tennis helps me stay grounded and energized, and I love the challenge it brings.
