Founded in 1977, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the largest non-profit grassroots mental health organization in the United States. NAMI-UW is one of a hundred NAMI on Campus Clubs dedicated to bringing the NAMI mission to colleges around the nation. We are an all volunteer student run organization consisting of about 50 members primarily serving the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
National Alliance on Mental Illness at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a growing student organization comprised of student advocates, student consumers, and student supporters! We provide resources, education, support, and promote advocacy for all things mental health related on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and in our community. Please explore our website for all things NAMI-UW!
National Alliance on Mental Illness at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a growing student organization comprised of student advocates, student consumers, and student supporters! We provide resources, education, support, and promote advocacy for all things mental health related on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and in our community. Please explore our website for all things NAMI-UW!
OUR 2024-2025 LEADERSHIP TEAM
ABIGAIL (ABBEY) SKRAMSTAD: President
Abbey is a senior majoring in Psychology & Education Policy Studies. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Masters of Education and EdS degree in School Psychology. In her free time, Abbey enjoys spending time with friends, attending Badger sporting events, working at the Nicholas Recreation Center, and running! Abbey joined NAMI so that she could be a part of a community that normalizes conversations surrounding mental health and mental illness. "There is not much more important than feeling comfortable in the space, mindset, and body that you're in. Through NAMI-UW, I hope to encourage a community of support, love, and compassion among our student body."
Abbey is a senior majoring in Psychology & Education Policy Studies. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Masters of Education and EdS degree in School Psychology. In her free time, Abbey enjoys spending time with friends, attending Badger sporting events, working at the Nicholas Recreation Center, and running! Abbey joined NAMI so that she could be a part of a community that normalizes conversations surrounding mental health and mental illness. "There is not much more important than feeling comfortable in the space, mindset, and body that you're in. Through NAMI-UW, I hope to encourage a community of support, love, and compassion among our student body."
BROOKE KIRKENDALL-JONES : Vice President
Brooke is a senior studying Psychology while pursuing a certificate in Disability Rights and Services as well as Business Fundamentals! In her free time, she loves lifting, hiking, swimming, cooking, and exploring new places around Madison. She also really loves to read when she finds the time. She joined NAMI because everyone faces challenges in life, and NAMI-UW provides a supportive group of people that recognize that. She admires that no matter who you are or what has happened to you, you will always have a place in this community.
Brooke is a senior studying Psychology while pursuing a certificate in Disability Rights and Services as well as Business Fundamentals! In her free time, she loves lifting, hiking, swimming, cooking, and exploring new places around Madison. She also really loves to read when she finds the time. She joined NAMI because everyone faces challenges in life, and NAMI-UW provides a supportive group of people that recognize that. She admires that no matter who you are or what has happened to you, you will always have a place in this community.
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ANNA REHFELD: SECRETARY
Anna is a senior studying Psychology and Education Policy Studies! She joined NAMI her freshman year to get more involved on campus and meet new friends! |
LACEY COYNE: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair
Lacey is a senior majoring in Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies! She loves listening to music, trying new cuisines and cafés, watching college basketball, spending time outside, and most importantly meeting new people! Lacey joined NAMI because mental health is something she has always been passionate about. She wants to advocate for mental health resources on campus so everyone can feel heard, understood, and reassured. "Especially on campus, through conversing with students, I empathize with the difficulties of comparison, identity, and the anxieties of the future because sometimes existing is hard."
Lacey is a senior majoring in Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies! She loves listening to music, trying new cuisines and cafés, watching college basketball, spending time outside, and most importantly meeting new people! Lacey joined NAMI because mental health is something she has always been passionate about. She wants to advocate for mental health resources on campus so everyone can feel heard, understood, and reassured. "Especially on campus, through conversing with students, I empathize with the difficulties of comparison, identity, and the anxieties of the future because sometimes existing is hard."
ABBEY DORSHORST: Events Coordinator
Abbey is a senior studying Communication Sciences and Disorders! She enjoys spending time with friends and making memories around Madison! She joined NAMI because she has been deeply effected by mental health illness in many aspects of her life. This community supports everything that she cares about and more!
Abbey is a senior studying Communication Sciences and Disorders! She enjoys spending time with friends and making memories around Madison! She joined NAMI because she has been deeply effected by mental health illness in many aspects of her life. This community supports everything that she cares about and more!
PARKER WORDEN: Treasurer
Parker is a sophomore in Pre-Nursing! He enjoys spending his time outside of NAMI running, sailing, lifting and skiing. On top of this, he loves to travel in the summertime and go camping or visit national parks with his friends. He joined NAMI because it is a club that addresses the difficult but necessary conversations surrounding mental health. He is proud to be a part of this club as it contributes to a better community around mental health on campus!
Parker is a sophomore in Pre-Nursing! He enjoys spending his time outside of NAMI running, sailing, lifting and skiing. On top of this, he loves to travel in the summertime and go camping or visit national parks with his friends. He joined NAMI because it is a club that addresses the difficult but necessary conversations surrounding mental health. He is proud to be a part of this club as it contributes to a better community around mental health on campus!
Regena Lahti: Workshop Coordinator
Regena is a freshman majoring in Legal Studies and Sociology with a Certificate in Criminal Justice! She loves going to the gym, spending time with friends, listening to music, watching and attending sports, and reading! Regena joined NAMI because she values mental health and loves what the organization does to support students and communities.
Regena is a freshman majoring in Legal Studies and Sociology with a Certificate in Criminal Justice! She loves going to the gym, spending time with friends, listening to music, watching and attending sports, and reading! Regena joined NAMI because she values mental health and loves what the organization does to support students and communities.
MIA ROGOWSKI: Fundraising Coordinator
Mia is a junior studying Psychology and Biology as a Pre-Pharmacy student! She loves all things involving the creative arts; reading, writing, painting, crocheting, you name it. Whenever she has a moment of free time, you will most likely find her doing her creative hobbies! Mia decided to join NAMI because she was looking for an inclusive community where she could be herself and feel validated. She shared that NAMI "provided just that and more with its amazing members, opportunities, and the effect it has had on [her] life".
Mia is a junior studying Psychology and Biology as a Pre-Pharmacy student! She loves all things involving the creative arts; reading, writing, painting, crocheting, you name it. Whenever she has a moment of free time, you will most likely find her doing her creative hobbies! Mia decided to join NAMI because she was looking for an inclusive community where she could be herself and feel validated. She shared that NAMI "provided just that and more with its amazing members, opportunities, and the effect it has had on [her] life".
ANNA LAVIOLETTE: Volunteer Coordinator
Anna is a junior studying Nursing while pursuing a certificate in Global Health! In her free time, she loves spending time outside with friends and family, hiking, skiing, hammocking, boating, and camping. She also loves trying new Pinterest/Tik Tok recipes and reading! Anna joined NAMI to have a safe and loving environment where she can learn and work to normalize conversations around mental health. She hopes to take the things she has learned into her practice as a future nurse, and educate her patients that mental health plays an important role in their overall health!
Anna is a junior studying Nursing while pursuing a certificate in Global Health! In her free time, she loves spending time outside with friends and family, hiking, skiing, hammocking, boating, and camping. She also loves trying new Pinterest/Tik Tok recipes and reading! Anna joined NAMI to have a safe and loving environment where she can learn and work to normalize conversations around mental health. She hopes to take the things she has learned into her practice as a future nurse, and educate her patients that mental health plays an important role in their overall health!
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Dominic LeRose: Community Outreach Coordinator
Dom is a first-year Master of Social Work student working to become a therapist/counselor and is currently an intern at UHS! Dom graduated with his undergraduate degree from UW in 2021 and worked in tech business in Chicago after graduating before making a career change into the mental health field. He joined NAMI because, as a new graduate student, he wants to meet people who share his passion for mental health. Through NAMI, he is able to apply his passions and skills to an organization that supports a cause dear to him. Through his participation, he hopes to become a better mental health student and professional. |
JESSICA (JESSIE) KAPLAN Marketing Director
Jessie is a junior studying Psychology with minors in Criminal Justice and Gender & Womens' Studies! She enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying new coffee shops and restaurants, exercising, and exploring Madison! She joined NAMI to find a safe space on campus to talk about mental health. Mental health is such an important aspect of her life, and she wants to help other people feel comfortable talking about their own struggles too.
Jessie is a junior studying Psychology with minors in Criminal Justice and Gender & Womens' Studies! She enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying new coffee shops and restaurants, exercising, and exploring Madison! She joined NAMI to find a safe space on campus to talk about mental health. Mental health is such an important aspect of her life, and she wants to help other people feel comfortable talking about their own struggles too.
EMMA SMITH: Chief Communications Officer
Emma is a senior majoring in Neurobiology and Spanish! In her free time, she likes to walk to Picnic Point, spend time with friends and outside at Memorial Union! Emma joined NAMI because she is passionate about ending the stigma around mental health and has many people that are close to her who deal with mental illness.
Emma is a senior majoring in Neurobiology and Spanish! In her free time, she likes to walk to Picnic Point, spend time with friends and outside at Memorial Union! Emma joined NAMI because she is passionate about ending the stigma around mental health and has many people that are close to her who deal with mental illness.
JACQUELYN LUER: Bandana Project Director
Jacquelyn is a senior majoring in Psychology and Social Welfare. After graduation, she plans on getting a Masters of Social Work and become a clinical social worker with specialization in severe mental illnesses (SMI). During her free time, she enjoys exploring new places and trying new things! She also loves to watch movies, listen to music, and hang out with her rabbit, S’mores. Jacquelyn joined NAMI-UW to surround herself with people who advocate for mental health awareness in our community and strive to empower and educate others on these topics.
Jacquelyn is a senior majoring in Psychology and Social Welfare. After graduation, she plans on getting a Masters of Social Work and become a clinical social worker with specialization in severe mental illnesses (SMI). During her free time, she enjoys exploring new places and trying new things! She also loves to watch movies, listen to music, and hang out with her rabbit, S’mores. Jacquelyn joined NAMI-UW to surround herself with people who advocate for mental health awareness in our community and strive to empower and educate others on these topics.
2024-25 AMBASSADORS
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GBP Ambassadors: Megan Elmergreen and Morgan Mahoney
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Fundraiser Ambassador: Riley Fitch
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Workshop Ambassadors: Brooke Jourdan, Caitlin Profitt, Nicole Klapperich, and Anika Derby
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Socials + Events Ambassador: Ayana Patel
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Volunteer Ambassador: Sophie Petta
DEI Ambassador: Yasmine Soto |
Marketing Ambassador: Rose Palmer
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Contact Information
National Alliance on Mental Illness
at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
333 East Campus Mall Suite 3198
Madison, WI 53715
[email protected]
at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
333 East Campus Mall Suite 3198
Madison, WI 53715
[email protected]
Abigail Skramstad: President
For NAMI-related inquiries: [email protected]
For immediate assistance: askramstad@wisc.edu
For NAMI-related inquiries: [email protected]
For immediate assistance: askramstad@wisc.edu
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