Grant Wilson
About Grant Wilson
Grant Wilson is a Technical Support Specialist at Unite Us and Co-Director of Campus Ministry at Quincy University, where he combines technical skills with leadership. He has a diverse background in pastoral care, education, and community engagement.
Work at Unite Us
Grant Wilson serves as a Technical Support Specialist at Unite Us since 2022. In this role, he combines his technical skills with leadership capabilities, utilizing tools such as Slack, Intercom, and Jira to support the organization's operations. His responsibilities include providing technical assistance and ensuring effective communication within the team.
Education and Expertise
Grant Wilson has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance his knowledge and skills. He studied at Lincoln Land Community College in 2012, focusing on foundational skills. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he studied Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, earning a Philosophy Certificate from 2015 to 2017. He also completed 83.5 credits in Theology at Pontifical Gregorian University from 2017 to 2019. His ongoing professional development includes attending CCMA and FOCUS conferences.
Background
Grant Wilson has a diverse professional background. He worked as a Pastoral Associate at the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois from 2015 to 2020. He also held positions as a Shift Lead at Walgreens, a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional at Pathway Services Unlimited, and an Executive Assistant at Prairie Council On Aging. His current role as Co-Director of Campus Ministry at Quincy University began in 2023, where he supports campus ministry activities.
Community Engagement
Grant Wilson actively engages in community and interfaith dialogue. He supports campus ministry at Quincy University by creating content for social media platforms like Snapchat and overseeing student staff. He leads The Forge, a group for young Catholics focused on leadership development. Additionally, he participates in domestic mission trips and attends meetings for FCA and Madison Park to foster interfaith discussions.
Technical Skills Development
Grant Wilson is committed to enhancing his technical skills. He focuses on programming languages and tools, including Chrome Dev Tools, Java, Python, HTML, and CSS. His role at Unite Us allows him to apply these skills in a practical setting, contributing to the organization's technical support and operations.