University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Counseling Team

Jacobs, Genevieve

Biography Genevieve is a dedicated member of the OAR team at UW-Madison, where her passion for education and inclusion drives her work in higher education admissions. An alumna herself of UW-Madison, Genevieve earned her bachelor’s degree as a triple major in mathematics, statistics, and Asian languages and cultures. She furthered her academic journey by completing a …

Jensen, Kayla

Biography Kayla earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has a Master of Education degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu. As a student at UW-Madison, Kayla lived in Chadbourne Residential College, worked as a peer advisor at CCAS and SOAR, and soaked up every opportunity to engage as …

Johnson, Mackenzie

Biography Mackenzie Johnson is the Senior Manager of Regional Recruitment for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Based in Seattle, WA, she oversees counselor relationships and recruitment efforts in the Pacific Northwest, which includes Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. Originally from Montana, Mackenzie is a Montana State University alum who made her way to Seattle by way …

Kelley, Laura

Biography Originally from Appleton, WI, Laura obtained her Bachelor of Arts from UW – Madison in 2021.  She completed a double major in International Studies and Italian, plus certificates in European Studies and German.  Her primary territories are China and India, though she also works with incoming students from around the world. In her spare …

Kelly, Nicole

Biography Nicole earned both a B.A. in Communication Arts with a certificate in Digital Studies and M.S. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at UW–Madison. Outside of work, she enjoys long distance running, trying new restaurants in the Madison area, spending time with her two nieces and hiking with her dog, Nova.

Little, Monty

Biography Monty Little is Diné, originally from Tuba City, Arizona located in the Navajo (Diné) reservation. He received a BFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe and an MFA in printmaking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Little is also an Iraqi war veteran who served in the Marine Corps with the …

Lopez, Adam

Biography Adam has earned a B.A. In Legal Studies with a Certificate in Chicano/Chicana, Latino/Latina Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as a Master of Education in Enrollment Management and Policy from the University of Southern California. Adam is a first-generation student who started his college journey attending the summer PEOPLE Program at UW-Madison. …

Mattison, Bettie

Biography Bettie graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s in criminology & law studies and a minor in sociology. Bettie also has a masters’ degree from Northern Illinois University. Bettie has worked in admissions since 2019 and held leadership roles at various levels. As a first-generation student, born and raised in Milwaukee, Bettie is extremely passionate about equity …

Nordeen, Micki

Biography Micki is a proud UW–Madison alumna! She is from Wisconsin and graduated with a BBA from the Wisconsin School of Business after majoring in Marketing and Communication Arts (Radio/TV/Film) with a certificate in Digital Studies. She has been working in the Office of Admissions and Recruitment since July 2019 and is on the National …

Oehler, Emily

Biography Last Name Pronunciation: AY-ler Emily has taken an unconventional path in her education. After high school, she took a gap year to travel and became an au pair (live-in nanny) for a family in Italy. Upon returning home, she enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh at Fox Cities campus in Appleton, where she completed …