The Executive Team leads the strategic vision and operations of Badger Supports, ensuring its operations align with the organization’s mission to foster mental health and community support.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing and implementing strategic planning across all directorates.

• Organizing leadership socials to strengthen team cohesion and engagement.

• Managing organizational growth, partnerships, and key initiatives.

• Supporting peer-facilitated groups and community-building events.

• Representing Badger Supports in university and external collaborations.

Executive Director: Nicholas Sinn

Managing Director: Lucy Heideman

Directors & Coordinators of Business Development are responsible for managing the budget, leading fundraising efforts, and fostering relationships with alumni and donors. They also coordinate events and campaigns, analyze financial data, and adapt strategies to achieve Badger Supports' financial goals.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Oversee financial planning, grants, and budgeting processes

• Develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives, including campaigns and events, to secure financial support from donors, alumni, and other stakeholders.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with alumni and donors

• Analyze financial data, providing regular reports and recommendations to the Leadership team.

• Pursue special projects, if desired.

Director of Business Development: Open Position!

Coordinators: Stacey Chen & Renata Almachnee

The Communications Team is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing of all Badger Supports' marketing, outreach, and public relations activities. 

Key responsibilities may include:

• Create, update, and carry out a strategic communications plans to strengthen our visual identity, raise program awareness, and boost visibility.

• Design graphics, ensuring consistent brand identity.

• Develop and implement social media strategies, create engaging content, and respond to inquiries.

• Manage and execute email communications.

• Plan and staff tabling events.

• Build partnerships with student orgs, departments, and campus partners to promote awareness.

Director of Communications: Grace Del Frate

Director of Outreach: Josie Lee

Director of Marketing: Mia Braico

Coordinators: Ava Khan, Emi Au, and James Egbert

The Operations Team facilitates the day-to-day functioning of Badger Supports. They manage all operational matters, supporting various directorates.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Design and maintain our website

• Create room reservations for events and Badger Support Groups.

• Analyze information and data; make recommendations to improve functioning

• Manage our office in the Student Activity Center

• Maintain strong relationships with the university, our advisors, and our partners. 

• Collaborate with the Business Development team on donor and alumni relations to ensure continuous support and engagement.

Director of Operations: Open Position!

The Programming Team is responsible for creating and implementing Badger Supports' core programming: Badger Support Groups, Craft Nights, and Mental Health Workshops.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Develop and speak at workshops on key mental health topics that meet the needs of the community and partner RSOs.

• Design and execute engaging Craft Nights, assist in logistics such as venue selection and scheduling, and work with peer leaders to improve and develop these events.

Director of Programs: Lucy Heideman

Coordinators: Liana Dilauro, Michelle Ren & Hannah Olson

The Wellness & Support Team develops and implements comprehensive wellness and support programs within Badger Supports. They focus on promoting mental health, well-being, and resilience among students, ensure the delivery of effective peer-support services, and manage crisis intervention as needed.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Collaborate with MHS & UHS to design and implement training initiatives to help Peer Facilitators effectively support their peers.

• Create and implement plans to increase efficacy of peer support initiatives by regularly updating and maintaining training documents.

• Facilitate check-ins and ongoing support for Badger Supports members & leaders.

• Serve as the primary contact for crisis situations involving students, develop and communicate crisis management protocols to all staff and peer leaders, and coordinate immediate support and follow-up care to students in crisis. 

Director of Wellness & Support: Tatiana Mamalakis

Coordinators: Cece Wiener, Nick Bostedt, Judith Camposeco Soberano

Peer Facilitators are the backbone of our Badger Support Groups and workshops. They facilitate welcoming, inclusive discussions that validate and affirm fellow students in their day-to-day college experience.

Key responsibilities may include: 

• Attend training at the beginning of each semester

• Facilitate Badger Support Groups once per week and/or facilitate workshops on an as-needed basis

  • Support fellow students' mental health by sharing your experiences and offering a safe, stigma-free space for students to feel heard and supported.

• Communicate with other Badger Supports leaders

• Attend craft nights and special events

Meet our Peer Facilitators: Here!