Queennette Esse Odudu
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Queennette Esse Odudu is a Bridge to Home Case Manager and Legal Advocate at Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office, where she works to support low-income residents in obtaining and maintaining stable housing. A licensed attorney in Nigeria, Queennette combines her legal background with hands-on case management experience to advocate for individuals and families facing housing instability. She earned her LL.M. from the University of Illinois College of Law.
In her role, Queennette assists clients navigating the Rapid Rehousing program, advocates for tenants’ rights, conducts fair housing analysis, and supports housing stability through legal advocacy and community centered services. She is passionate about social justice and remains deeply committed to advancing women’s rights, children’s welfare, and equitable access to safe and stable housing for all members of these community.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Student Member, American Bar Association (ABA) (2024)
- Student Member, Illinois Bar Association (IBA)-(2024)
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)- (2015)
- Volunteer, United Nations- (2024)
- Volunteer, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)- (2025)
- Tahirih Justice Center- (2023)
- Volunteer, Amnesty International (September 2016).
- Volunteer, Protect Children Suojellaan Lapsia, Finland- (October 2024)
- Member, McKinley Health Center Student Advisory Board, (UIUC) -2023-24
- Marketing Director/ Membership Director, International Student Association (UIUC)- 2023-24
- Mentor at the Champaign-Urbana School District Mentorship Program (2025)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Master of Laws (LL.M), University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Laws (LL.M), University of Lagos
- Law Practice License, Nigerian Law School
- Juris Doctor Degree, Law, University of Benin
- Diploma in Law, University of Benin
- Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) Standard First Aid
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP AND CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
- The United Nations and Africa Youth for Peace and Development (2024)
- Global Training on EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and Migrant Women (2024)