he/him - Class of 2027

Luke Schmaling is an Operations Coordinator with Badger Supports on the Wellness and Support team, where he supports Peer Facilitator development and skill building. He is a Communication Arts major on the Rhetorical Studies track and is interested in Human Resource Management, recruitment, and broader Human Resources work.

Luke learned to support fellow Madison residents through his work at Porchlight Inc., where he is passionate about supporting unhoused individuals. In that role, he connects unhoused individuals with the staff and resources they need. That experience shaped his interest in working with Badger Supports, where he now supports students at any point in their mental health journeys.

Luke is a lifelong lover of running, traveling, and music! His bucket list includes seeing all of his top artists! (1 out of 5 completed!) Luke also loves to hike, listen to podcasts, and spend time with friends.