University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Professional Staff

Douglas, Matt

Biography Areas of Specialty: RSO Print and Resource Center, Student Advising and Coaching; Project and Program Management; Printing, Publishing, and Graphic Design Academic Background: MS in Project Management, BS in Graphic Communication Management, Associates in Printing and Publishing. I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute, and I have completed …

Hamilton, Cory

Biography Areas of Specialty: Leadership Development; Leadership Education; Organizational Theory; Experiential Education; Adventure Education; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Academic background: BS in Sociology from Texas A&M University; MS in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University – Mankato; SOON to have: PhD in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University Areas of interest: Biking, Baking, Rock-Climbing, Cooking, …

Hollingsworth, Bethany

Biography Areas of Specialty: Registered Student Organization advising, development, accountability, and registration. Assist with campus administration for the Wisconsin Involvement Network. Responsible for RSO communications, coordinating student organization fairs, and supervising student marketing interns. Areas of Interest: Crafting, reading, and niche video essays on YouTube. Personal Biography: I grew up in rural Kansas, graduating with …

Kaufman, Ariel

Biography Areas of Specialty: Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis Continuing & Vocational Education Academic background: Leadership & Engagement, Student Affairs, Public Leadership, Campus Community Partnerships, Community Engaged Learning, Program Evaluation, Participatory Action Research Areas of interest: Collaboration, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Public Leadership Personal biography: Ariel Kaufman (she/her, pronounced ah-ree-EL) is our new Assessment …

Kautz-Wittwer, Barb

Biography Areas of Specialty: Student Involvement, Student Staff Training, Leadership Development, Organizational Management What niche do you fill in the Office for Student Organizations, Leadership & Involvement? I serve as the Director of SOLI. I work with SOLI’s budget, personnel and strategic planning. I pretty much have my hands in all things SOLI! Academic Background: …

King, Jay

Biography Areas of Specialty: RSO Advising, RSO Training and Development, WI Experience Grant Advising, WI Experience Bus Trip, RSO Resource Open House Academic background: BA in Psychology and Social Work, University of Iowa; Master’s in Social Work, Family-Centered Practice Track, University of Iowa Areas of interest: I enjoy creating and studying art, cooking and trying …

Seitz, Abbie

Biography Area of Specialty: RSO Advising, RSO Registration, Student Involvement Areas of Interest: I enjoy being in nature, cooking, and spending time with my dog, Moose! Personal Biography: I grew up around the Madison area, where I started my journey of community-oriented service and education. I attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for my bachelor’s in …

Thao, Mao

Biography Areas of Specialty: Leadership Certificate Program, Leadership Framework, Engaged Leaders Through Employment (ELE) Academic Background: BS in Elementary Education and History – University of Wisconsin-Madison; MEd in Educational Leadership and Policy – University of Toronto Areas of Interest: I love gardening, traveling and eating. You can find me talking to my houseplants. Personal Biography: …

Umnus, Scout

Biography AREAS OF SPECIALTY: Student Leadership Development & Educational Theories ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: B.S.E. in Elementary Education with certification in English as a Second Language, UW-Madison AREAS OF INTEREST: I love reading, traveling, biking around Madison, and trying new restaurants. PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY: I grew up in Eau Claire, WI and moved to Madison to pursue my …

Vieth, Aaron

Biography Areas of Specialty: Student Organizations, Student Organization Advising, Policy Development, Hazing Prevention Areas of Interest: I love reading and walking–sometimes I do both at the same time. Personal Biography: I am originally from St. Paul, Minnesota but transferred my allegiances to the Badger State when I came to UW-Madison for undergrad. After double majoring …