Leadership and Outreach
current leadership
advancing equity and inclusion in research
appointment: alternate representative for WIPAC, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Equity and Diversity Committee, University of Wisconsin–Madison ( July 2026– June 2029)
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Equity and Diversity Committee at the University of Wisconsin–Madison advises on policies, practices, and initiatives that advance equity, inclusion, and belonging across the OVCR community.
I serve as the alternate representative for the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) for the 2026–2029 term, supporting continuity in the center’s representation and stepping into the representative’s responsibilities as needed. Through this appointment, I support the committee’s work to strengthen workplace climate and build a more inclusive research community.
I serve as the alternate representative for the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) for the 2026–2029 term, supporting continuity in the center’s representation and stepping into the representative’s responsibilities as needed. Through this appointment, I support the committee’s work to strengthen workplace climate and build a more inclusive research community.
For those in WIPAC, please feel free to reach out with questions, ideas, or perspectives on how we can make our research community more welcoming and supportive!
connecting the astronomy education community
appointment: member, Communications and Blog Subcommittee, American Astronomical Society Education Committee (2026–2027)
I serve as a member of the Communications and Blog Subcommittee for the 2026–2027 academic year, supporting efforts to share education initiatives and amplify the work of astronomy educators across the AAS community.