she/her - Class of 2027

As an Outreach Coordinator at Badger Supports, Reese Mengwasser works closely with the Director of Outreach to expand campus awareness of peer support, strengthen relationships with student organizations and university partners, and help plan outreach efforts that connect students to Badger Supports programs and resources. Reese is a Neurobiology and Psychology major who is interested in the intersection of biology and psychology and hopes to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology after her undergraduate studies.

Reese has been involved in mental health organizations since her freshman year and is also a Recruitment Chair for Badger SPILL. She enjoys helping create community on campus and having a direct impact on her peers.

When not in class, Reese can often be found working in her neuroscience and psychology lab, the Niedenthal Emotions Lab, supporting research on emotion and social interaction, including how smiles and laughter shape social regulation. In her free time, she enjoys running, spending time with friends and family, and trying new cafes in Madison.