About The University of Wisconsin-Madison

Gordon Enderle serves as Teaching Faculty III and Director of the Actuarial Capstone program in the Risk and Insurance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Business. With a BS from Princeton University earned in 1983, he has established himself as a key figure in actuarial science education. As the program director, he oversees the prestigious Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science program, which prepares students for successful careers in the actuarial field. His leadership role includes developing curriculum, teaching advanced actuarial courses, and guiding students through the professional certification process. Based in Grainger Hall, he plays a vital role in maintaining UW-Madison's reputation as a Center of Actuarial Excellence, helping to prepare students for a field where professionals can earn between $150,000 to $250,000 annually. His work contributes significantly to meeting the growing demand for actuaries, projected to increase by 22 percent according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Dr. Sarah Korpi, Director of DEI at UW-Madison, leads initiatives like Inclusivity Everyday, Equity and Diversity Committee, and DEI training to foster a socially just educational environment.

Dr. Jamie Henke is a Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she has established herself as a pioneering force in music education and online learning. With a PhD from UW-Madison, she has earned numerous prestigious accolades including the Chancellor's Hilldale Teaching Award, the Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Bartell Award in the Arts. Her groundbreaking work includes publishing the first truly online music theory textbook, "Musical Palette: A Fundamentals Text," and co-founding MACRO, a music theory pedagogy organization. As a faculty associate in both the School of Music and Division of Continuing Studies, she teaches a diverse range of courses from counterpoint and composition to theory and history, utilizing both traditional and online instruction methods. Her innovative approach to education extends to various technology-driven projects, including podcasting and simulations with UW-Madison's Division of Information Technology. She serves as coordinator for Independent Learning in music and Online Continuing Education in music, while also directing the Literally Arts program for Odyssey Junior, which helps disadvantaged students engage with education through arts and literature. Her dedication to teaching excellence is further demonstrated through her role as a Teaching Fellow in the UW-Madison Teaching Academy and her work training graduate students in the Delta program.

Bronwen Masemann, iSchool Laboratory Library Collections Project Coordinator at UW-Madison, specializes in digital asset management and teaching strategies for organizing digital collections.

Dr. Matthew T. Hora, Associate Professor at UW-Madison, researches higher ed reform and workforce transitions, earning acclaim for "Beyond the Skills Gap."

Dekila Chungyalpa serves as the Director of the Loka Initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she leads innovative programs connecting faith communities with environmental action. With over 20 years of experience in global conservation, she has established herself as a bridge builder between religious institutions and environmental protection efforts. Originally from Sikkim, India, she brings a unique multicultural perspective to her work, speaking five languages including Sikkimese, Tibetan, Hindi, and Nepali. Her career highlights include founding the acclaimed Sacred Earth program at World Wildlife Fund (2009-2014), serving as WWF-US Director for the Greater Mekong Program, and establishing Khoryug, an eco-monastic association of over 50 Buddhist monasteries implementing environmental projects across the Himalayas. As a recipient of the 2014 Yale McCluskey Award for conservation innovation, she has developed groundbreaking initiatives connecting inner, community, and planetary resilience. Her work through the Loka Initiative focuses on supporting faith-led environmental efforts globally, particularly working with Evangelical Christians, Indigenous leaders, Tibetan Buddhist monastics, and local faith communities. She serves as an environmental adviser to His Holiness the 17th Karmapa and continues to influence environmental policy and practice through her research, writing, and leadership in multiple conservation organizations.

Katie Gaertner serves as a Business Analytics Lecturer in the Department of Risk and Insurance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Business, where she brings extensive real-world experience to the classroom. With a diverse academic background including degrees in Statistics from Brigham Young University, Public Administration from the University of Arizona, and Data Science from Northwestern University, she combines theoretical knowledge with practical expertise. Her professional journey spans both public and private sectors, having served as an analyst for three Utah governors and most recently as a Machine Learning Engineer leading cloud data strategy in the financial industry. At UW-Madison, she teaches Data Visualization and Cloud Technologies in the Master of Science-Business: Data, Insights, and Analytics program, where she prepares students for real-world analytics challenges using Amazon Web Services platforms. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on experience with cloud data tools, including data lakes, scalable data warehouses, and machine learning services, ensuring students develop competitive skills for today's data-driven job market

Jennifer Wilson is an accomplished facilitator and organizational development expert with over 25 years of experience in driving transformational change across individuals, teams, and organizations. Her educational background includes a Master's degree in Counseling and Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Carroll University, complemented by specialized training in coaching and transformational consulting. Her expertise has been further enhanced through studies in Immunity to Change with renowned experts Dr. Kegan and Dr. Lahey at Harvard University, as well as training in experiential leadership. As an instructor at New Leaf Coaching & Consulting, she employs a unique facilitation style that combines deep listening skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable strategies. Her approach focuses on challenging existing paradigms to reinvigorate organizational culture and team dynamics, while her diverse training allows her to bring fresh perspectives to each client engagement. Her methodology emphasizes surfacing innovative ideas and creating workable solutions that incorporate input from all stakeholders, making her particularly effective in facilitating organizational transformation and leadership development