Bertha Gonzalez
Human Development and Family Studies and Psychology with a certificate in Chicano/a and Latino/a Studies
“Working with the Morgridge Center has allowed me to gain a deeper sense of self-awareness. I have been able to network across different fields and connect with the Madison community. I have gained skills and have also realized what skills I have yet to improve to become the professional I want to be.”
Emily Merkel
Global Health and Environmental Studies Certificate
“The Morgridge Center has played an important role in my college experience here at UW. Volunteering with Badger Volunteers and working as a student intern have helped transform and solidify my future career goals of working in public health. I am grateful for all the friends and community relationships I have made during my time with the Morgridge Center.”
Jasmyne Short
Social Work
“Throughout my last year of school the Morgridge Center has taught me so much about community engagement and its importance.”
Jaylina Karmacharya
Biology and International Studies with Certificates in Gender and Women’s Studies, Global Health, and Leadership
“I have been able to learn the most about the Madison community through being an active volunteer and executive board member of Badger Volunteers at the Morgridge Center. I have also been able to develop my leadership skills such as communication, time management, and team work.”
Kayla Schwartz
International Studies with a Digital Studies Certificate
“The Morgridge Center has been a huge help to me during my time at UW-Madison. It provided me with a community with similar views and passions as me while also giving me people who push me beyond my comfort zone. The BadgersVote team gave me guidance for what I want to pursue in my future career and jobs and provided me tools to pursue my goals.”
Kelly Keenan
Sociology and Political Science with Certificates in Gender and Women’s Studies and Public Policy
“Working at the Morgridge Center has been such an amazing experience. It opened my eyes to public service and helped me to decide the path I want to take in the future. The professional staff were so helpful and supportive with projects I worked on. I also had so much fun with the other student interns. My time at the center is not something I will soon forget.”
Laura Livingston
PhD in Environmental Studies
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Saffiatu Barrie
Nursing
“The Morgridge Center has impacted me by allowing me to experience such a positive work environment. I am always recommending my friends to work here because it truly is like no other work space I have been in. The staff and student interns work very well together and there are always opportunities for community building within the center that I am very grateful for.”
Shreya Bandyopadhyay
Political Science and Legal Studies with a Certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies
“The Morgridge Center was an integral part of my college experience and gave me the chance to learn about and grow in my passions and interests. I am so thankful for the people I was able to meet and for the projects I have been able to be a part of!”
Shuka Konishi
Biology and Psychology with Certificates in Biocore and Gender and Women’s Studies
“The Morgridge Center has offered support for all of our visions and welcomed Badger Volunteers into this space. By offering support, we have got to create opportunities for meaningful connection throughout the Badger Volunteers organization.”
Tamia Fowlkes
Journalism and Political Science with Certificates in Leadership and Gender and Women’s Studies
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Valerie Buroker
Psychology and Neurobiology with Certificates in Disability Rights and Services and Health and the Humanities
“The Morgridge Center, specifically Badger Volunteers, has offered me the chance to find a smaller community here on campus, while also becoming actively involved in the Madison community. It has enabled me to serve others and see the direct impact I can have on others. Beyond learning from hands-on experiences that BV has provided, I have learned so much about inclusivity, self-awareness, power and privilege, reflection, etc. and how each of these aspects interact with my volunteering. I have grown both personally and professionally throughout my time here.”