Jocelyn Popit | SIU Foundation | SIU

Jocelyn Popit is Senior Director of Development for the College of Liberal Arts, where she helps bring about impactful change for students and faculty through increased access to programs and opportunities in the humanities and social sciences.

Jocelyn spent the decade prior to SIU in healthcare philanthropy, most recently directing the foundation at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH). Prior to that, she taught high school English for 8 years. 

Jocelyn received a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in Education, both from the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband live in Carterville with their daughter and son. She is also a member of the school board at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Regional Catholic School in Herrin.