The Diversity and Inclusion Student Advisory Board advises the vice chancellor for student affairs and chief diversity officer on the impact of UW–Madison initiatives, efforts, and programs relevant to the experience of students from a variety of backgrounds. The group was established in spring 2021 and is co-led by the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement and Student Affairs.
Student Advisory Board 2024-25
Kira Adkins, College of Letters & Science
Sereen Alhabsi, College of Letters & Science
Toya Anatole, School of Nursing
Aaron Bach, School of Human Ecology
Natalia Badillo, College of Agricultural & Life Science
Trenae Bratchett, School of Nursing
Mireya Esparza, School of Human Ecology
Lulia Ghidewon, School of Business
G Green, School of Human Ecology
Sophia Grigsby, College of Letters & Science
Sofia Gunaratnam, School of Nursing
Abigail Hayes, College of Letters & Science
Mason Henderson, School of Human Ecology
Makayla Hughes, College of Letters & Science
Shelby Jantz, School of Education
Suneil Jurgensen, College of Letters & Science
Sophia Klepp, School of Nursing
Gabriella Logeman, School of Nursing
Ari Marquez, College of Letters & Science
Alannah Meese, School of Education
Lauren Munda, College of Letters & Science
Lizbeth Ramos, College of Letters & Science
Gavin Sanchez, School of Human Ecology
Dana Tabaza, College of Engineering
Past Members (2021-22)
Daniel Bautista
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major: Personal Finance and Health Promotion & Health Equity
- First Generation Student Success, Vice President and Apprentice
- Center for Educational Opportunity, Scholar and Peer Navigator
- Community Health Volunteers of Madison; Co-chair, Health Advocacy and current events
- UW South Madison Partnership, Intern
- Health Occupations Students of America, Member
Hannah Franzblau
Hometown: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Major: Landscape Architecture; certificate in Environmental Studies
- Office of Sustainability, Intern
- Urban Gardens, Volunteer
Beeki Gurung
Hometown: Jhapa, Nepal
Major: Finance; certificate in Psychology
- Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE), scholar
- Chi Sigma Tau, Brotherhood chair
Siti Hydara
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Major: Political Science (pre-med); certificates in Global Health and Public Policy
- African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American Pre-Health Society, Conference Chair
- Health Occupations and Professions Exploration, Mentor
- Center for Educational Opportunity, Scholar
- Abbott and Levine Lab (WNPRC), Undergraduate Research
- NextGen America
Ruofan Li
Hometown: Jining, Shandong, China
Major: Psychology; certificates in Education and Educational Services and Leadership
- Center for First-Year Experience, CP125 Wisconsin Experience Seminar -Teaching Fellow 2020 Fall
- Center for First-Year Experience, SOAR -New Student Leader 2020
- Greater University Tutoring Services (GUTS), Foreign Language Tutor 2019-present
- Department of Psychology, Motivation Lab Research Assistant (2019-present)
- Jones Leadership Center, Emerging Leaders Retreat 2019 Winter
- Student Today Leader Forever (STLF), Spring Break Volunteer Bus Trip 2019
- Chinese Undergraduate Student Association 2018-2020, Membership chair
Danika McCumber
Hometown: Spooner, Wisconsin
Major: Nursing (pre-med)
- Health Talks Coordinator, Nursing Lead for MEDiC
- Delta Delta Delta, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
- First Generation Student Services, Mentor
- Mentor Collective, Mentor
- Nursing Honors Research
- Badger Volunteers
Allen Jonathan Román
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major: Mechanical Engineer (PhD student)
- Chief Engineer, Polymer Engineering Center
- Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE), Scholar
- Graduate Engineering Research Scholars
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Society of Plastics Engineers
- International Polymer Colloquium, Co-Chair
Stephanie Salgado
Hometown: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Major: Political Science and Environmental Studies; certificates in Public Policy and Leadership
- Wisconsin Student Climate Action Coalition, Member
- Youth Climate Action Team, Activist
- Center of Educational Opportunity, Scholar
- Wisconsin’s Climate Change Task Force, Member
Kellen Sharp
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Major: Communication Arts- Radio, TV, Film; certificate in Digital Studies
- Communication Arts Student Association, Co-President
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Chapter Secretary
- Undergraduate Research Scholar Fellow
- McNair Scholar
- Center for Education Opportunity Scholar
Pazong Thao
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Major: Biology, (pre-med)
- Hmong American Student Association (HASA)
- Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE), Scholar
- South East Asian Dance Organization (SEADO)
Amy Van Aartsen
Hometown: Middleton, Wisconsin
Major: Organic Chemistry and Public Health
- Badger START
Yanci Vargas
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Major: Global Health; certificates in Chicano/a and Latina studies and African culture
- Center for Educational Opportunity, Scholar
- Professional Association of Latinx Students for Medical School Access (PALMA)
- United Way of Dane County
- Schools of Hope and Education, CST Delegation member
Mia Warren
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major: Life Sciences Communications; certificates in Entrepreneurship and Criminal Justice
- Undergraduate Research Fellow
- Wisconsin Competitive Cheer Team, Outreach Chair
- Student Leadership Club, Apprentice
- Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated
- Badger SPILL (Supporting Peers in Laidback Listening), Recruitment Chair
- Undergraduate Research Scholars, research in agricultural science and social media