About Jordan: Jordan is originally from Green Bay, though has also called Madison, Edinburgh, and Paris home throughout his life. After initially attending UW-Green Bay, he completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at UW-Madison and has since worked at UW as an academic advisor, graduate instructor of French, and a study abroad advisor. He has …
About Mercedes: Mercedes Brandt is a multi-faceted professional with a passion for the arts and education. Originally from Iowa, she has also lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin, where she currently resides in Madison. Mercedes joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2020, first as the Posse Program Administrator and later as an Advisor and Outreach Coordinator …
About Jeff: A native Tennessean, Jeff came to Madison to complete his graduate education at UW, where he has worked since as a Teaching Assistant in English and Theatre and as an academic advisor. He is particularly interested in helping new students navigate the unexpected challenges of college life. In his spare time, Jeff is a …
About Erica: Erica grew up in South Dakota and has made her home in the Madison area via Minneapolis, northern New York, Texas, and Chicago. Prior to joining L&S she advised students in International Education and Biology. In her free time, Erica enjoys photography, travel, pears, sewing, and reading Science Fiction/Fantasy, Humor, and Historical Fiction …
About Lou Shi: Lou Shi originated from California then moved to Wisconsin when he entered high school. As a first-generation college student, he’s always been passionate about working with students in an education system and supporting those pursuing higher education. Before joining L&S AAS, Lou Shi was an Academic Advisor at UW-Eau Claire and worked …
About John: John grew-up in Wisconsin and has lived in Madison since he came to UW-Madison as an undergraduate. He has worked in higher education in a variety of capacities that include student services, teaching, and administration. John is particularly interested in helping new UW-Madison students find ways to engage in academic and co-curricular activities. …
About Julia: Julia originates from Southern California and attended college at the University of California-Santa Cruz, where she roamed the redwoods and frequented house shows. After completing her undergraduate degree, she moved to San Francisco and taught English in France for a year, before relocating to NYC where she worked in the publishing industry. Julia …
About Susan: Susan is an enrolled member of the Menominee Nation and her doctoral research in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Kansas focused on US Indian education policy at the turn of the 20th Century. Susan has been a Director of Advising and a Director of the First Year Experience and …
About Tim: Tim grew up in Detroit, MI, but has lived on both coasts and for several years in Paris. While an undergrad., he played basketball for a year at the University of Dallas. Prior to working as an academic advisor here, he was a fiction writing fellow at the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing, …
About Alex: Originally from Iowa, Alex began her career in the nonprofit sector before joining L&S Academic Advising Services, where she engaged in extensive advocacy and community crisis work. She remains deeply committed to advocacy, particularly working to empower students and make institutional systems more approachable and accessible. Outside of work, Alex enjoys boxing, curry, …