John Benson
Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant to the Director
Advise Director's actions, activities, and facilitate programming in accordance with Director's intent
Administrative Staff
WID relies on excellent support staff to fulfill its mission. “WID Central” processes grants, performs human resources duties, serves WID’s communications needs, and more.
Kory Breuer
Human Resources Assistant
Coordinate human resource functions for WID. Primary contact for staffing, payroll, and benefits.
Ginger Ann
Outreach Manager & Illuminating Discovery Hub Executive
Enhancing outreach through the Wisconsin Idea practice. Building community and industry partnerships and services. Specializing in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) programs - development and implementation.
Kailin Kauffman-Jewell
Project Assistant
Administrative Assistant Support for Engineering professors
Nolan Lendved
Communications Manager
Telling WID's story through articles, events, and social media.
Beth Misco
Assistant Director for Administration
Ensure that WID scientists receive excellent administrative support.
Patricia Pointer
Multimedia Coordinator
Promoting WID's message and mission in the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea.
Sam Rikkers
Executive Director, Tiny Earth
Direct and support the Tiny Earth network.
Becky Streich
Accountant
Oversee purchasing, travel, equipment inventory, payments, invoices and expenditures for WID
Whitney Sweeney
Data Science Hub Administrator
Provide program-level support and management for the Data Science Hub (DSHub)