Committees
Advancement
The Advancement Committee is responsible for membership recruitment, along with increasing the financial resources of AWA. The committee is also responsible for the mentorship program.
Alumni Chair – Nicole BroegeStudent Fundraising Coordinator – Jenna Kudrna
Student Recruitment Coordinator – Amanda Bender
Communications
The Communications Committee oversees the AWA website, E-Alerts and all public relations.
Alumni Chair – Taylor GracyalnyStudent Communications Coordinator – Brooke Meinholz
Student Vice President – Jenna Gries
Student Alumni Coordinator – Claire Esselman
Education
The Education Committee coordinates AWA student member scholarships from applications to selection and distribution. They are also responsible for fundraising and management of AWA's scholarship endowment funds at the UW Foundation.
Alumni Chair – Bethany SennStudent Vice President - Jenna Gries
Financial Management
The Financial Management Committee manages the finances of AWABC. Primary responsibilities include budgeting, setting of rent, planning for long-term maintenance and capital expenditures as well as working closely with the AWA Alumni Treasurer to oversee AWA accounts/finances.
Alumni Chair – Stephanie GledhillAlumni Treasurer – Jaden Henneman
Student Treasurer – Natalie Hensen
Additional Members: Jill Makovec, Krista Knigge, Linda Hodorff, Sharon Brantmeier, Jill Armbruster, Valerie Johnson Renk, Kylene Anderson
House Management
The House Management Committee conducts all business pertaining to the management of AWA's house.
Alumni Co-Chairs – Jill Makovec and Sharon BrantmeierHouse Manager – Emma Mathison
House Steward – Tamra Ihm
House Assistant – Ellie Lalor
In-House Rep – Natalie Hensen
Out-of-House Rep – Brooke Meinholz
Additional Members: Kylene Anderson, Krista Knigge, Jodi Berndtson, Andrea Klahn, Barb Lee, Maureen DeBruin, Mena Schmitt
Programming
The Programming Committee is responsible for planning student/alumni events such as AWA Day, networking dinners and more.
Alumni Co-Chairs – Anne Runde and Sabrina ServaisStudent Alumni Coordinator – Claire Esselman
Student Activities Coordinator – Bailey Botterman
Student Fundraising Coordinator – Jenna Kudrna
Student Service Coordinator – Rachel Kalbas
