Miriam Keep currently serves as the Sustainability Programs Coordinator at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a position held since September 2023. Previously, Miriam was a Technical Assistance Specialist at Trickle Up and a Technical Officer for the Ultra Poor Graduation program at BRAC U. At FHI 360, Miriam worked as a Program Officer, where responsibilities included producing deliverables for USAID, analyzing program data, and coordinating with regional teams. Early career experience includes roles as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where Miriam conducted research and developed course content for urban planning courses. Miriam holds a Master of Arts in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree from DePaul University.