People Type: Administration and Operations

Hoffman, Nancy

Originally from the Madison area, Nancy is a two-time Wisconsin Badger with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Behavioral Science and Law, and a Certificate in Criminal Justice. She has a Master of Science in Educational Administration with a Higher Education emphasis. Her career in higher education started as an undergraduate student when she …

Kippley, Evan

Evan was born and raised in Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a degree in English Education. He loves the music, food, and sense of community in the Madison area, and is proud to be a part of the University of Wisconsin institution.

Leszczynski, David

Dave Leszczynski is a proud alum of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earning a degree in Communication Science and Rhetorical Studies. His academic path shows that although deciding a major can be tough (he changed his mind at least twice along the way) the experience of your academic journey adds to your degree. Growing up in …

Lindgren, Dana

Dana has a B.A. in Spanish with a minor in Psychology from UW-Milwaukee. She was a first generation and transfer student. Dana also has a super cute and snuggly pitbull named Dozer!

Parrell, Anna

Anna graduated from UW–Madison in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a certificate in Environmental Studies. She has two cats, loves to read, and is a big Friends fan.

Philipp, Sebastian

Sebastian has a B.A. in Arts from Armstrong Atlantic State University. Sebastian also enjoys commuting to the office by bike year-round.

Phillips, André E.

André E. Phillips is the Executive Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at UW–Madison since 2011, he was appointed Director in March 2017 having assumed the Interim role in August 2016 and being named Executive Director in 2024. Phillips leads the Admissions and Recruitment …

Pierce, Justin

Justin is a proud UW–Madison alum, a first generation student, and a transfer student. The insight he’s as a Badger gained has formed a foundation for his professional communication and social media work. Justin’s wife is also a proud Badger, while his kids are not (yet). He loves helping #FutureBadger students pave their own path!

Richardson, Brad

Brad earned a bachelor’s degree in Media Communications and a master’s in Higher Education Administration. He grew up on a rural Wisconsin family farm and was a first generation college student and Pell recipient. Brad loves to coach youth basketball and is a part-time sports announcer.

Rybaski, Joshua

Joshua has a Bachelors in Science in Math and Secondary Education and Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, both from University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. He is a first generation student who started college the same time his mother was earning her Associates degree from Madison College. Joshua has always loved to …