Antoinette Hillian

Hillian graduated with a degree in biology and a minor in mathematics. While at Hollins, she was on the volleyball team, was Spinster co-chair, and studied abroad at the University of Limerick in Ireland. In 2001, she moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and went on to receive a Ph.D. in genetics from Case Western Reserve University. After graduating, she completed a three-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. She currently works at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center as a clinical research specialist, where she coordinates clinical trials involving stem-cell transplant patients. She has served as reunion co-chair and class reporter, has been a panelist for the Career Connection Conference (C3), and served on the Transgender Policy Task Force. She is currently the co-chair of the Cleveland Alumnae chapter and enjoys finding ways to connect local alumnae/I. She lives in Shaker Heights with her husband, Nate, who has attended several reunions, and their busy but adorable son, Harrison.