Member Spotlight
Anna Ryan
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Year: Junior
Major: Elementary Education and Special Education Why She Joined She's the First: I'm passionate about education and the opportunities/experiences it brings to people. I feel so fortunate to be able to follow my dreams through the education I have received and I wish that all girls could say the same thing. She's the First brings girls one step closer to reaching their dreams and I am so thankful to be a part of that. Other orgs/interests: Student Ambassador for the School of Education and I love to sing and take photos! Favorite place on campus: The terrace, of course! Anna is an enthusiastic member of our chapter and is always eager to get involved. She was a huge help with our Bake a Change cupcake catering campaign. She has great energy and is incredibly passionate about She's the First. |
Oakes Dobson
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Year: Sophomore
Why He Joined She's the First: I joined She's the First because the members all seemed to be happy people and the atmosphere is really fun. Other Orgs He is Involved in/Interests: I'm in the Future Business Leaders of America org on campus, I run, read, and watch some TV shows (My favorite show is The Wire). Favorite Place on Campus: Allen Centennial Gardens. Oakes has been a committed member since he joined our chapter his freshman year. He is a great presence at our meetings and goes above in beyond to contribute to our events, such as helping make our Bascom Hill Display posters and participating in a volunteer workshop with local Girl Scouts. |
Haley Laundrie
Year: Junior
Major: Communication Arts & Legal Studies
Why She Joined She's the First: I wanted to join a service organization this year, and I really believe in education, especially for women, so what better organization than She's the First?! :)
Other Orgs She is Involved with/Interests: Best Buddies here on campus; otherwise all my time goes into school and preparing for Miss USA
Favorite Place on Campus: State Street
Haley has been unbelievably committed to She's the First, even though this is her first semester in it. We are very lucky to have her in our organization because of that, but also because she is Miss Wisconsin! We are thrilled to continually have such amazing people outside of She's the First join our organization and help us promote gender and educational equality. Recently, Haley was a HUGE help when we were baking cupcakes for our cupcake sale. She stayed the entire time, helping wherever was needed (even washing dishes) and did it without being asked. We can not thank her enough for that.
Alison Sharpless
Year: Sophomore
Major: Chinese and Comparative Literature
Why She Joined She's the First: Since I've started college, I've realized not only how much I value my own education, but also how education can be such a strong force in the developing world. I understand how it feels to be passionate about learning, and really wanted to do something to help girls who also love to learn, but may not be able to afford school. After my first meeting with She's the First, I knew it would be a great organization, and my interest in education has only continued to grow!
Other Orgs She is Involved with/Interests: Chinese Language and Culture Club, UW Madison's International Learning Community, classical piano
Favorite Place on Campus: the Observatory Hill overlook
Alison has been committed to She’s the First and an asset to our organization since she first joined. She was very supportive during our Day of the Girl Week and is always an enthusiastic contributor to the Global Awareness Committee. We appreciate her dedication to our chapter and her passion for She’s the First!
Major: Chinese and Comparative Literature
Why She Joined She's the First: Since I've started college, I've realized not only how much I value my own education, but also how education can be such a strong force in the developing world. I understand how it feels to be passionate about learning, and really wanted to do something to help girls who also love to learn, but may not be able to afford school. After my first meeting with She's the First, I knew it would be a great organization, and my interest in education has only continued to grow!
Other Orgs She is Involved with/Interests: Chinese Language and Culture Club, UW Madison's International Learning Community, classical piano
Favorite Place on Campus: the Observatory Hill overlook
Alison has been committed to She’s the First and an asset to our organization since she first joined. She was very supportive during our Day of the Girl Week and is always an enthusiastic contributor to the Global Awareness Committee. We appreciate her dedication to our chapter and her passion for She’s the First!
Sophie Dubuisson
Year: Sophomore
Major: Journalism and Strategic Communication with a certificate in Global Cultures
Why She Joined She's the First: I am extremely interested in the developing world, so She's the First and their amazing cause stood out to me at the org fair. I was immediately interested in joining in on something that could help make a difference in the lives of others. I have been lucky enough to receive and continue to receive an education, and I believe that it is important that these girls in the developing world have the same opportunity. I fell in love with the org after the first meeting I went to my freshman year and am so happy that I can continue making a difference!
Other Orgs She is Involved with/Interests: Best Buddies Wisconsin, Association for Women in Communication, Public Relations Student Society of America/Bucky PR, Tri Delta sorority.
Favorite Place on Campus: I love laying on Bascom Hill when it's warm and sunny.
Sophie has been in She's the First from the very start and has been unbelievably dedicated and committed to our chapter. She always comes to meetings enthusiastic and always has great ideas to share. She was awarded one of our "Global Gurus" last year and for good reason! She is a leader in the organization and a great example of someone who is definitely making a difference for girls' education. We don't know what we would do without her!
Major: Journalism and Strategic Communication with a certificate in Global Cultures
Why She Joined She's the First: I am extremely interested in the developing world, so She's the First and their amazing cause stood out to me at the org fair. I was immediately interested in joining in on something that could help make a difference in the lives of others. I have been lucky enough to receive and continue to receive an education, and I believe that it is important that these girls in the developing world have the same opportunity. I fell in love with the org after the first meeting I went to my freshman year and am so happy that I can continue making a difference!
Other Orgs She is Involved with/Interests: Best Buddies Wisconsin, Association for Women in Communication, Public Relations Student Society of America/Bucky PR, Tri Delta sorority.
Favorite Place on Campus: I love laying on Bascom Hill when it's warm and sunny.
Sophie has been in She's the First from the very start and has been unbelievably dedicated and committed to our chapter. She always comes to meetings enthusiastic and always has great ideas to share. She was awarded one of our "Global Gurus" last year and for good reason! She is a leader in the organization and a great example of someone who is definitely making a difference for girls' education. We don't know what we would do without her!
Jordan Craig
Year: Freshman
Major: Pre-Med, History and History of Science, Certificate in Japanese Professional Communication
Why She Joined She's The First: My families have shown me what a difference an education can make. On my mother's side, most of my relatives have college degrees and are able to support themselves and their communities. However, on my paternal side, almost everyone either dropped out of high school or didn't go on to college, and now they live far below the poverty line. On that side, my cousin Noelle and I are the first females to receive a college education. Hopefully, we are causing the cycle in our family to break. Through She's The First, this could happen all around the world, too.
Other Orgs She is Involved With/Interests: Bucky Volunteering Association, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society, Irish dance, mixed martial arts, and piano
Favorite Place on Campus: 1st Floor Women's Bathroom in Nancy Nicholas Hall (School of Human Ecology). Seriously. Go in there and you'll see why.
Member Spotlight: April 2014
This is Jordan's first semester in She's the First {Wisconsin}, but she already is very involved! She has taken initiative to take on projects and help the organization grow. She designed an amazing Facebook event photo for a fundraiser and made it so we could use it as our cover photos on Facebook. We are very excited to have new members like Jordan in our organization that will help foster the success of She's the First {Wisconsin} for years to come!
Major: Pre-Med, History and History of Science, Certificate in Japanese Professional Communication
Why She Joined She's The First: My families have shown me what a difference an education can make. On my mother's side, most of my relatives have college degrees and are able to support themselves and their communities. However, on my paternal side, almost everyone either dropped out of high school or didn't go on to college, and now they live far below the poverty line. On that side, my cousin Noelle and I are the first females to receive a college education. Hopefully, we are causing the cycle in our family to break. Through She's The First, this could happen all around the world, too.
Other Orgs She is Involved With/Interests: Bucky Volunteering Association, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society, Irish dance, mixed martial arts, and piano
Favorite Place on Campus: 1st Floor Women's Bathroom in Nancy Nicholas Hall (School of Human Ecology). Seriously. Go in there and you'll see why.
Member Spotlight: April 2014
This is Jordan's first semester in She's the First {Wisconsin}, but she already is very involved! She has taken initiative to take on projects and help the organization grow. She designed an amazing Facebook event photo for a fundraiser and made it so we could use it as our cover photos on Facebook. We are very excited to have new members like Jordan in our organization that will help foster the success of She's the First {Wisconsin} for years to come!
MaryBeth Zins
Year: Senior (graduating in May!)
Major: Human Development & Family Studies, Gender & Women's Studies certificate, Educational Policy Studies certificate
Why She Joined She's the First: I learned about it because of Emily and Jenna being so involved. I also went to India last summer and taught English and math in a school and saw the value of educating women and girls in order to create social mobility.
Other Orgs She is Involved With/Interests: Pi Beta Phi sorority, intern at Wisconsin Women's Network, work for an Ed Psych research lab, volunteer tutoring an ESL class at MATC, volunteer at Sauk Trail elementary school, & UW-Madison Best Buddies. I also like to run.
Favorite Place on Campus: Tenney Park Locks because it's really peaceful, surrounded by water, and you can see the entire campus.
Member Spotlight: March 2014
MaryBeth is graduating in May but is definitely not slowing down! She is not only very involved with She's the First, but she is also involved with many other things on campus. Although her schedule is busy, MaryBeth always finds time for She's the First. She is always enthusiastic and eager to help out at meetings and events. Jenna Bushnell, VP-Communications, says, "She's an incredibly warm and generous person who is a champion of service and participates in an incredibly wide spectrum of activities that strive to improve the lives of others. She embodies poise and conscientiousness and already has done so much to make the world a better place."
Lindsey Wirht
Year: Sophomore
Major: Human Development & Family Studies, Gender & Women's Studies, Certificate in Global Health
Why She Joined She's the First: I became interested in girl's education, especially in developing countries, when I spent a summer teaching at an elementary school in Malawi. Many of the girls came to class pregnant or breastfeeding, yet determined to get an education. Since then I have been very passionate about helping girls across the globe have access to education and She's the First is an amazing organization that does exactly that!
Other Orgs She is Involved With/Interests: Alpha Chi Omega, DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services), Yoga
Favorite Place on Campus: SAC (Student Activity Center)
Member Spotlight: March 2014
Lindsey has been a major contributor to She's the First {Wisconsin} in so many ways! Her passion for girls' education can be seen through her never-ending commitment and hard-work. "Lindsey has invaluable knowledge about girls' education, women in general, and everything else related to our goal of global awareness on equality! She has been a huge force on the Global Awareness Committee, and she has continued to better She's the First {Wisconsin} by bringing that knowledge to our members and helping come up with presentations and discussions on girls' education. She willingly takes on new roles and jobs for our organization and tackles them flawlessly," says Katie Key, STF*{Wisconsin}'s VP-Global Awareness.
Major: Human Development & Family Studies, Gender & Women's Studies, Certificate in Global Health
Why She Joined She's the First: I became interested in girl's education, especially in developing countries, when I spent a summer teaching at an elementary school in Malawi. Many of the girls came to class pregnant or breastfeeding, yet determined to get an education. Since then I have been very passionate about helping girls across the globe have access to education and She's the First is an amazing organization that does exactly that!
Other Orgs She is Involved With/Interests: Alpha Chi Omega, DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services), Yoga
Favorite Place on Campus: SAC (Student Activity Center)
Member Spotlight: March 2014
Lindsey has been a major contributor to She's the First {Wisconsin} in so many ways! Her passion for girls' education can be seen through her never-ending commitment and hard-work. "Lindsey has invaluable knowledge about girls' education, women in general, and everything else related to our goal of global awareness on equality! She has been a huge force on the Global Awareness Committee, and she has continued to better She's the First {Wisconsin} by bringing that knowledge to our members and helping come up with presentations and discussions on girls' education. She willingly takes on new roles and jobs for our organization and tackles them flawlessly," says Katie Key, STF*{Wisconsin}'s VP-Global Awareness.
Isabelle Parenti
Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology, Pre-Med, and a Certificate in Gender & Women's Studies
Why She Joined She's the First: I went to an all girls high school, so girls education has always played a major role in my life. I was excited to become a member of She's the First so that I could help other girls receive the wonderful experiences that I was able to have.
Other Orgs She is Involved With/Interests:
Wisconsin Medical Society Pre-Med: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Favorite Place on Campus: Union South
Member Spotlight: February 2014
Isabelle has been an invaluable aid for She's the First {Wisconsin}. She goes above and beyond to seek out and pursue different opportunities for our organization to be a part of. Laurel Gourrier, our VP of Fundraising, says, "She has been a driving force in providing me with information about small fundraisers to hep get our mission out to the community and raise money for our girls." We are very excited to have Isabelle as a part of our organization, and we can not wait to see the amazing things Isabelle does for
She's the First {Wisconsin}!
Major: Biology, Pre-Med, and a Certificate in Gender & Women's Studies
Why She Joined She's the First: I went to an all girls high school, so girls education has always played a major role in my life. I was excited to become a member of She's the First so that I could help other girls receive the wonderful experiences that I was able to have.
Other Orgs She is Involved With/Interests:
Wisconsin Medical Society Pre-Med: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Favorite Place on Campus: Union South
Member Spotlight: February 2014
Isabelle has been an invaluable aid for She's the First {Wisconsin}. She goes above and beyond to seek out and pursue different opportunities for our organization to be a part of. Laurel Gourrier, our VP of Fundraising, says, "She has been a driving force in providing me with information about small fundraisers to hep get our mission out to the community and raise money for our girls." We are very excited to have Isabelle as a part of our organization, and we can not wait to see the amazing things Isabelle does for
She's the First {Wisconsin}!