Senator Biographies

Hi! I am a Senior at UWL studying Economics, Finance, and Political Science. As a CBA senator I strive to equally represent members of the student body. Aside from being a senator, I am also president of the Student Philanthropy Council and chair of the Student University Fee Allocation Committee. I enjoy being involved in the La Crosse community and the campus community and in my free time I enjoy baking, reading, and hiking. This year I am looking forward to making change on campus happen and to meeting my constitutions.

Hi everyone! I am a senior studying Marketing, and this is my second year representing the College of Business as a senator. Outside of the Student Association, I work at UWL's Small Business Development Center and Bartend at Pato Azul. In my free time, I am usually out walking my dog, Remy, or spending time with friends. In my role, I aim to be a voice for the student body, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me at kobussen7721@uwlax.edu with any questions, comments, or concerns you have!

My name is Peter Kopperud, I am a senior studying Marketing with a minor in Digital Media & Design. As a CBA Senator, Im eager to advocate the interests of my constituents to the best of my ability. Furthermore, I look forward to creating ways to support our student body, including specifically, supporting the recreation and wellbeing of our body. Additionally I hope to encourage student engagement. Outside of Student Association, I work for UWL Rec Sports as a designer and marketing & events supervisor. Some of my interest include baseball, photography, and weightlifting. Please direct any questions and concerns to kopperud0007@uwlax.edu and I would be glad to address them.

My name is Isabel Piarulli. I am a senior majoring in psychology and political science with a minor in communication studies on the Pre-Law Track. I am passionate about informing students of the resources available to them, advocating for the prevention of sexual assault, and promoting inclusive environments on and off campus. I am looking forward to representing the College of Arts, Social Science, and Humanities this semester. Outside of Student Association, I serve as Executive Editor of The Racquet Press. Please contact me with any questions or concerns!

My name is Amelia Fortner, and I am a fourth-year senator representing the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. I am an English major with a legal studies minor on the pre-law track, and am from La Crosse, Wisconsin!

Hello! My name is Jackson Skarp and I am a third-year here at UWL. I am majoring in Communications Studies and minoring in Legal Studies intending to attend law school after finishing my undergraduate degree. Aside from Student Association, I am also the Multimedia Editor of The Racquet Press and a member of the Joint Committee for Civil Discourse. In my free time, I enjoy utilizing the Fitness Center and spending time with my friends. My aim is to represent the students of the College of Arts, Social Science, and Humanities so feel free to reach out to me at skarp8505@uwlax.edu with any comments, questions, or concerns.

I am Ashlyn VanCamp, a sophomore, from Shiocton, WI. I have a major in Broadfield Social Studies Education with an emphasis on Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. I hope to teach HS Civics and later becoming a principal. In my free time I love getting coffee, going on walks, and working as a paraoptometric technician.

My name is Alexa Fleegal and I am excited to serve as a CSH Senator for a third term! I am a third-year student at UWL majoring in Microbiology. I also have minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. I feel strongly about advancing Prairie Springs Part 2, raising student awareness of supplemental resources, and improving sustainability on campus. In my free time, you can find me with my friends, enjoying the outdoors, or at a concert. If you have any ideas or questions about improving student life at UWL, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at fleegal7170@uwlax.edu

My name is Anastasia, and I am a Senior majoring in Biology with minors in Chemistry, Spanish, and Interpersonal Communication. I am honored to be serving my third term as a representative of the CSH. I work as a CNA at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center and am proud to also represent students who work part-time on top of a full course load. I am very passionate about increasing student engagement on campus and promoting the usage of tutoring and student/office hours. If you have any ideas for how to improve student life, please reach out to me at grochowski8548@uwlax.edu - I look forward to hearing from constituents!

Hello! My name is Morgan Hahn and I am from DeForest, WI. I am honored to be serving as a CSH senator for a third year! I am currently a senior on the pre-med track, majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry, neuroscience, and psychology. Apart from school, I work as a CNA and love to workout, watch reality television, and spend time with my friends.

Hello, my name is Gavin Hanke, and I am from Albert Lea Minnesota. I enjoy being active outdoors with hiking, pickleball, and long-distance running. I am excited to be serving as a Senator for the College of Science and Health. I am a Biology: Biomedical Science major on the Pre- Medicine track.

I am a Sophomore here at UWL, majoring in ESS-Sport Management and Philosophy with a minor in Legal Studies! I love being active around campus, as I am involved in many organizations!

My name is Hailee Gray, I am a junior at UWL! I am from Blue Mounds WI, located southwest of Madison, WI. I am a Public Health major on the Pre-PA track with a Military Science minor. I am also a part of the Eagle Battalion ROTC Program while also serving in the Army National Guard. I am a member of ESG alongside the Public Health program that we offer at UWL. I joined Student Senate not only to gain leadership experience, but to learn the overall process of passing policies. Alongside those aspects, I wanted to see the impact of committees making decisions that affect students and facility on campus. Outside of academic work, I enjoy fishing on the Mississippi, running with my dog Simba, weightlifting, and camping.

Hello! My name is Swasthika Selvakumar, I am a sophomore studying Environmental science with GIS concentration. I am excited to be serving as a senator for CSH this year. Outside of school, I enjoy dancing and spending time in nature. If you have any questions, please email me at @selvakumar1229@uwlax.edu

Hello! My name is Anna Baxter, and I am a junior studying Elementary-Middle Education with a minor in Leadership Development at UWL. I am honored to represent the School of Education and am passionate about advocating for education majors and all students on campus. If you have any ideas or suggestions on how we can improve our community, please feel free to contact me at baxter4009@uwlax.edu. I look forward to hearing your ideas! 

Hello! My name is Jaidyn. I'm a second-year student and the Senator for HOPE! I'm also a Psychology major on a Pre-Medicine track, working toward a career in Emergency Medicine. Some things I enjoy include playing video games, hanging out with friends, and building Legos. This is my first year being a part of UWL's Student Association, and I hope to build new connections and learn a lot in this position!

Hello! My name is Charisse Chan, and I am a senior majoring in International Business with a concentration in Marketing. A fun fact about me is that I’m an international student from Malaysia and is my first year serving as ISO’s senator, and I’m excited to collaborate with my fellow international students.

Hi everyone! My name is Rae Lutsey and I am a freshman majoring in clinical laboratory science. This is my first year representing the Pride Center as a senator, and I am passionate about equally representing members of the student body and promoting inclusive environments within campus. Outside of Student Association, I work at Bager Street, am a member of my dorm hall’s core team, and am a member of GSAN’s national youth board. Furthermore, I am a member of the water ski team Waterboard Warriors, where we put on ski shows every summer! Please reach out to lutsey1059@uwlax.edu with any questions or concerns!

Hi, My name is Autumn Smet, and I’m a senior at UWL. My major is Psychology and my minor is Spanish. I love to stay active during my free-time by working out or hiking. I also like to travel, as I’ve been to London, Iceland, Paris, and Greece. Aside from school, I’m also a phlebotomist. As a student senate, I represent all disability orgs, as well as DREAM. I’m excited to work towards making campus more accessible for all UWL students. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns!

I am a second year majoring in Political Science with a minor in RGS and this is my first year serving as a Senator. I enjoy going to ALANA but I also love going to the other Multicultural Student Orgs here on campus. Prior to Student Association, I was the Co-Chair for NASA (not the space program but the Native American Student Association) and soon became the Event Planner for ALANA. In my spare time, I like to play video games, read comics, and do some beading. I am so honored and grateful to have this position and look forward to helping students create an even more friendly and welcoming community here on campus!

Hello! My name is Jordan and I’m a second year student. I’m majoring in biomedical science with minors in chemistry and nutrition on the pre PA track. Outside of school, I am a CNA and in my free time I like to go to the gym, hang out with friends, and try new things around La crosse! This is my first year as senator and I am passionate about creating an inclusive environment on campus and making sure everyone’s voices are heard. Feel free to reach out with any questions. My email is bellisle7371@uwlax.edu

Hello! I have served on senate for the past four years and I currently serve as the athletics senator. In this role, I act as a vital link between the athletics department, student body, and faculty- advocating for every voice to be heard. My passion lies in supporting others, helping them express and pursue their interests. My commitment to representation and communication has been central to my work on the senate, fostering a community where every individual’s passion and perspective are valued.

Hey y'all. I am the current student representative for the Student Veterans Association where I have the pleasure to represent all current service members, veterans and those apart of military families. As a current member within the Army Reserves as well as being apart of the ROTC program on campus, I remain committed to engagement within the Army and the on campus community. I look forward to serving another year within the Senate and continuing to represent the interests of my constituents to the best of my ability.

Hi! My name is Emily Fechner, and I am from La Crosse, WI. I am a freshman majoring in Sonography. I love participating in various clubs at UWL and look forward to representing the first-year students.

Hi, I’m Matthew Slavic from Sussex, Wisconsin. I’m a first-year senator at UWL, currently an undecided business major, and a member of the Student Organizations Committee. I love watching sports and getting involved in various clubs on campus. Being part of this committee allows me to learn about different clubs at UWL and work on ways to improve them. I enjoy hanging out with friends and making the most of life while being with them.

Hello everyone! My name is Ethan Fitzgerald, and I am a Sophomore majoring in Public Administration on the Pre-Law track. Outside of my involvement in the Student Association, I am a part of the Eagle Battalion Army ROTC program here at UWL. When I am not doing schoolwork I enjoy reading, running, weightlifting, and any outdoor activity like camping, hiking, or kayaking. Please contact me at fitzgerald2689@uwlax.edu with any questions or concerns you have for me!

Hey everyone! I’m Bishal Karki, a master’s student in Software Engineering and an international student from Nepal. I’m excited and honored to serve as a member of the Graduate Student Senate. Outside of academics, I’m passionate about exploring new places, capturing moments through photography, and creating content to share helpful tips and experiences with others. Feel free to reach out to me at karki2909@uwlax.edu, I’d love to connect and work together!