
Alejandro Gonzalez-Cibrian
Political Science
“The Morgridge Center has been a safe space on campus that has surrounded me with ambitious individuals. The Morgridge Center has placed me in a professional environment and allowed me to develop skills as a young professional in the making.”

Ali Baker
Retail and Consumer Behavior
“The Morgridge Center has impacted me through not only changing my perspective on civic engagement and volunteering, but about what it means to be a part of an excellent work environment. The Morgridge Center of Public Service’s staff has always been so supportive and provided a place on campus where everyone felt they belonged and were heard.”

Bhavini Persuad
Retail and Consumer Behavior and a certificate in Public Policy
“The Morgridge Center was an insightful and welcoming environment to start off as my first-time internship.”

Cait Christenson
Community and Nonprofit Leadership, Gender and Women’s Studies, and Global Health
“The Morgridge Center has significantly impacted my definition of healthy balances. The transformative work relationships and focus on well-being for all within the Morgridge Center, and for our partners, has changed how I approach my own physical, mental and social health and how I promote and discuss health with others I work with.”

Danielle Wendricks
Community and Nonprofit Leadership and History with a certificate in Education Policy Studies.
“The Morgridge Center has shown me the power and importance of community. The Morgridge Center over the past three years has been my biggest cheerleader, best teacher and supportive family.”

Julia Warheit
Community and Nonprofit Leadership and certificates in Criminal Justice and Public Policy
“The Morgridge Center has taught me not only what a supportive and collaborative work environment should look like, but what leadership looks like. The working relationships I have built are more like friendships. Everyone at the Morgridge Center is so supportive and acknowledges you as a person first while also challenging you to grow. I will forever be grateful to have worked at the Morgridge Center and I am excited to continue participating in community-based work.”

Melissa Her
Nursing
“Working at the Morgridge Center has provided me with many opportunities that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. I was able to attend the Impact Conference, collaborate with speakers from different disciplines, and generally learn more about civic engagement. Personally, with the kind staff and student interns, the Morgridge Center has been a second home to me.”

Natalie Tesch
Communication Arts and International Studies
“Working at the Morgridge Center has been an invaluable experience. I have learned so much about civic engagement and the many different ways you can support your community. I have had so many opportunities to grow professionally and engage in important conversations.“

Simon Guma
Community and Nonprofit Leadership
“The Morgridge Center provided me with a space to connect with like-minded individuals who are all doing fantastic work both on campus and in local communities around Madison.”

Tina Marshalek
Community and Nonprofit Leadership and Political Science and a certificate in Educational Policy Studies
“The Morgridge Center provided me the network across Madison and Dane County to improve support for low-income communities, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.”

Vic Soto
Social Work
“The Morgridge Center provided another safe space on campus. Having a warm, welcoming atmosphere made it exciting to go to work. For three years, I have felt heard and cared for as the Morgridge Center encouraged a person-first mentality. My supervisors and co-workers have always added value and joy to my day and have helped me grow as a professional and an individual.”