Dean of Students Christina Olstad

Christina Olstad, Ed
Dean of Students
DOSAB administrative sponsor/advocate

“I want students to know that I use my position and platform to advocate for positive change on campus. During my first year here, there were a number of students who came to me about bias incidents occurring in classroom environments. I used my role and connections across campus to successfully find and implement ways to impact academic environments and reduce bias. By raising your voice and reaching out to me, I can elevate a student’s problem or experience with my campus colleagues. When students bring concerns to me, even if it’s not within my specific portfolio or sphere of influence, I always look for ways to elevate the student voice and experience and advocate for change — that’s what I really want students to know.”

Christina Olstad has served in various roles in student affairs and has over twenty years of experience in higher education administration, residential life and housing, student activities, and leadership development. Christina received undergraduate and master’s degrees in social work at Augsburg University and an Ed.D. in educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Vermont. In her spare time, Christina enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on the Badgers, and enjoying our beautiful state of Wisconsin.