SAC OFFICE HOURS
3rd Floor, Room 3104
3rd Floor, Room 3104
General contact:
333 East Campus Mall
Madison, WI 53715-1380
- Email: cardiaconcampus@rso.wisc.edu
- Address: Cardiac On Campus
333 East Campus Mall
Madison, WI 53715-1380
Presidents:
ANDREAS KYRVASILIS
Hello, my name is Andreas Kyrvasilis and I am a senior here at UW-Madison pursuing a degree in Molecular Biology and a certificate in German. Originally from Athens, Greece, I moved to Madison with my family 8 years ago. After my undergraduate studies, I hope to attend medical school. Here on campus, I volunteer at the UW Children's hospital and participate in cardiac proteomics research at the Ge lab. Whenever I can, I like spending time outdoors with my friends. I'm really excited for another year of Cardiac on Campus, and I look forward to our club making an impact on our community!
kyrvasilis@wisc.edu
ANDREAS KYRVASILIS
Hello, my name is Andreas Kyrvasilis and I am a senior here at UW-Madison pursuing a degree in Molecular Biology and a certificate in German. Originally from Athens, Greece, I moved to Madison with my family 8 years ago. After my undergraduate studies, I hope to attend medical school. Here on campus, I volunteer at the UW Children's hospital and participate in cardiac proteomics research at the Ge lab. Whenever I can, I like spending time outdoors with my friends. I'm really excited for another year of Cardiac on Campus, and I look forward to our club making an impact on our community!
kyrvasilis@wisc.edu
BAILEY BESTA
Hi all! My name is Bailey Besta and I'm a senior majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology, in addition to completing a certificate in Global Health. I grew up on the west side of the wonderful city of Madison, WI. I currently work as a certified nursing assistant on the General Medical unit of Unity Point - Meriter hospital. I love working in the medical field because of the reward of helping others and making a positive impact within the world. I joined Cardiac on Campus my sophomore year after becoming CPR certified through one of the club's free public classes. I was immediately attracted to the club's mission of promoting healthy living for all individuals and had to get involved myself. In full circle, I am now a certified CPR instructor for the club for Cardiac on Campus. With my spare time, I enjoy soaking up sunshine while doing any and all outdoor activities, dancing, practicing yoga and attending way too many concerts. I cannot wait to see what is instore for the future of Cardiac on Campus. It's going to be a great year!
bbesta@wisc.edu
Hi all! My name is Bailey Besta and I'm a senior majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology, in addition to completing a certificate in Global Health. I grew up on the west side of the wonderful city of Madison, WI. I currently work as a certified nursing assistant on the General Medical unit of Unity Point - Meriter hospital. I love working in the medical field because of the reward of helping others and making a positive impact within the world. I joined Cardiac on Campus my sophomore year after becoming CPR certified through one of the club's free public classes. I was immediately attracted to the club's mission of promoting healthy living for all individuals and had to get involved myself. In full circle, I am now a certified CPR instructor for the club for Cardiac on Campus. With my spare time, I enjoy soaking up sunshine while doing any and all outdoor activities, dancing, practicing yoga and attending way too many concerts. I cannot wait to see what is instore for the future of Cardiac on Campus. It's going to be a great year!
bbesta@wisc.edu
Vice President:
TAYLOR TONN
Hello! I am a Junior from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and I am a nursing student here at UW working toward my BSN as well as the Health and the Humanities certificate! After getting my BSN I plan to go to grad school to be a Nurse Practitioner and specialize in obstetrics, neonatal care, or -- you guessed it! -- cardiology! In my free time, I love to grab a bite at the terrace, cheer on the Badgers, and soak up the sun on Bascom! I joined Cardiac on Campus right at the beginning of my freshman year here and loved every minute of it! I am so excited to be serving another year as the vice president for this amazing organization and can’t wait to see what this year brings!
ttonn@wisc.edu
TAYLOR TONN
Hello! I am a Junior from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and I am a nursing student here at UW working toward my BSN as well as the Health and the Humanities certificate! After getting my BSN I plan to go to grad school to be a Nurse Practitioner and specialize in obstetrics, neonatal care, or -- you guessed it! -- cardiology! In my free time, I love to grab a bite at the terrace, cheer on the Badgers, and soak up the sun on Bascom! I joined Cardiac on Campus right at the beginning of my freshman year here and loved every minute of it! I am so excited to be serving another year as the vice president for this amazing organization and can’t wait to see what this year brings!
ttonn@wisc.edu
Secretary and Campus Relations:
The secretary is one of the main bridges between the executive board and club members. The position requires effective and timely communication.
LARISSA BLAZEK
Hi, I’m Larissa and I’m so excited to be part of Cardiac on Campus as Secretary and Campus Relations chair. I was brought to this club by my interest in cardiothoracic surgery and have not been disappointed since! I’m from Oconomowoc, WI and entering my second year at UW-Madison. Outside of school, I work as a CNA and a Patient Flow Assistant at Area Dental Clinic, whereas during school I am a research assistant in the Department of Surgery in laryngology. For fun, I love to dance, spend time with animals, and do outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, rollerblading, and going out on the boat in the summer! This year, I look forward to helping spread heart health awareness to our campus and sharing my passion for cardiology with so many amazing students!
leblazek@wisc.edu
The secretary is one of the main bridges between the executive board and club members. The position requires effective and timely communication.
LARISSA BLAZEK
Hi, I’m Larissa and I’m so excited to be part of Cardiac on Campus as Secretary and Campus Relations chair. I was brought to this club by my interest in cardiothoracic surgery and have not been disappointed since! I’m from Oconomowoc, WI and entering my second year at UW-Madison. Outside of school, I work as a CNA and a Patient Flow Assistant at Area Dental Clinic, whereas during school I am a research assistant in the Department of Surgery in laryngology. For fun, I love to dance, spend time with animals, and do outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, rollerblading, and going out on the boat in the summer! This year, I look forward to helping spread heart health awareness to our campus and sharing my passion for cardiology with so many amazing students!
leblazek@wisc.edu
Treasurer:
The treasurer is responsible for monitoring finances and managing accounts as well as applying for grants and collecting dues. This position entails writing several grant proposals a year.
LAUREN BLUHM
Hi! I’m Lauren, a senior from the small town of Waterford, WI studying biology with a certificate in criminal justice. After a summer internship with the Medical Examiner, I became fascinated by forensic pathology and hope to attend medical school one day! Aside from Cardiac on Campus, I spend my time volunteering at UW-Health, researching in the Grinblat neuroscience lab, and helping out at Porchlight. Outside of school, I love spending time with my several pets and trying new restaurants with friends. This is my second year as treasurer and I am excited to be even more involved in spreading heart health awareness!
lbluhm@wisc.edu
The treasurer is responsible for monitoring finances and managing accounts as well as applying for grants and collecting dues. This position entails writing several grant proposals a year.
LAUREN BLUHM
Hi! I’m Lauren, a senior from the small town of Waterford, WI studying biology with a certificate in criminal justice. After a summer internship with the Medical Examiner, I became fascinated by forensic pathology and hope to attend medical school one day! Aside from Cardiac on Campus, I spend my time volunteering at UW-Health, researching in the Grinblat neuroscience lab, and helping out at Porchlight. Outside of school, I love spending time with my several pets and trying new restaurants with friends. This is my second year as treasurer and I am excited to be even more involved in spreading heart health awareness!
lbluhm@wisc.edu
Marketing and Social Media:
The marketing chair is responsible for taking pictures at events, managing the website, and updating social media platforms, as well as creating graphics and content to spread the word about Cardiac on Campus and our events.
CAROLINE RACHOW
Hi! My name is Caroline Rachow and I am junior majoring in Legal Studies and Psychology, and after college I hope to pursue law school and eventually work in family law! I grew up in Wauwatosa, WI just a short hour away from Madison. Outside of Cardiac on Campus, I love to play tennis, spend time with family and friends, and watch all genres of movies! Spreading awareness about heart health is extremely important to me and my family. I am so excited to start my third year as a member of Cardiac on Campus and to continue spreading our message on camupus and in the community!
crachow@wisc.edu
The marketing chair is responsible for taking pictures at events, managing the website, and updating social media platforms, as well as creating graphics and content to spread the word about Cardiac on Campus and our events.
CAROLINE RACHOW
Hi! My name is Caroline Rachow and I am junior majoring in Legal Studies and Psychology, and after college I hope to pursue law school and eventually work in family law! I grew up in Wauwatosa, WI just a short hour away from Madison. Outside of Cardiac on Campus, I love to play tennis, spend time with family and friends, and watch all genres of movies! Spreading awareness about heart health is extremely important to me and my family. I am so excited to start my third year as a member of Cardiac on Campus and to continue spreading our message on camupus and in the community!
crachow@wisc.edu
Group Awareness:
This position require passion, leadership, and planning. They also have the freedom to organize other cardiac health awareness initiatives on campus and around the greater Madison community.
Group Awareness and Involvement Chair:
MELISSA WITTIG
Hello! My name is Melissa Wittig and I am a junior majoring in Biology here at UW-Madison. I am currently pre-pa (physician's assitant) and hope to in the field of neurology in the future. Outside of Cardiac on Campus I love to volunteer, play intramural sports, spend time with family and friends, and spend time by Lake Mendota! I am super excited for this upcoming year and spreading heart health awareness through Cardiac on Campus!
mswittig@wisc.edu
This position require passion, leadership, and planning. They also have the freedom to organize other cardiac health awareness initiatives on campus and around the greater Madison community.
Group Awareness and Involvement Chair:
MELISSA WITTIG
Hello! My name is Melissa Wittig and I am a junior majoring in Biology here at UW-Madison. I am currently pre-pa (physician's assitant) and hope to in the field of neurology in the future. Outside of Cardiac on Campus I love to volunteer, play intramural sports, spend time with family and friends, and spend time by Lake Mendota! I am super excited for this upcoming year and spreading heart health awareness through Cardiac on Campus!
mswittig@wisc.edu
CPR Awareness Chair:
KELSEY WEDDIG
Hi everyone! My name is Kelsey Weddig and I’m a junior majoring in Nursing. I am born and raised in Door County, Wisconsin. My freshman year of college, I was at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, planning to major in Biology and later pursue my BSN. After having quickly realized I wanted to study nursing right away and be closer to home, I transferred my sophomore year of college to UW-Madison. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Currently, I work as a Healthy Academics Prevention Specialist at University Health Services. I chose to pursue nursing because of my chronic heart condition I’ve had since I was 11. If it weren’t for my journey with it, I wouldn’t have realized I want to help people like me! I joined Cardiac on Campus because I love what the club represents for cardiovascular health on campus and in the Madison community. It also aligns with myself personally with my heart condition and my interests. When school isn’t consuming my life, I love going to concerts (I am a concert junkie), watching sports (football is my favorite- Go Pack Go!), boating (when there’s a lake around), and spending time with my family. I’m ecstatic to see what this year brings with Cardiac on Campus!
kweddig@wisc.edu
KELSEY WEDDIG
Hi everyone! My name is Kelsey Weddig and I’m a junior majoring in Nursing. I am born and raised in Door County, Wisconsin. My freshman year of college, I was at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, planning to major in Biology and later pursue my BSN. After having quickly realized I wanted to study nursing right away and be closer to home, I transferred my sophomore year of college to UW-Madison. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Currently, I work as a Healthy Academics Prevention Specialist at University Health Services. I chose to pursue nursing because of my chronic heart condition I’ve had since I was 11. If it weren’t for my journey with it, I wouldn’t have realized I want to help people like me! I joined Cardiac on Campus because I love what the club represents for cardiovascular health on campus and in the Madison community. It also aligns with myself personally with my heart condition and my interests. When school isn’t consuming my life, I love going to concerts (I am a concert junkie), watching sports (football is my favorite- Go Pack Go!), boating (when there’s a lake around), and spending time with my family. I’m ecstatic to see what this year brings with Cardiac on Campus!
kweddig@wisc.edu
Red Tutu Trot Chairs:
KARL HUMMEL
My name is Karl Hummel, and I am one of the Red Tutu Trot Chairs! I have wanted to attend the University of Wisconsin – Madison ever since I was a little oddball running around the west side of Madison, so to say I am happy here at Madison is an understatement. I will be finishing up a degree in Psychology in the Spring of 2021 (four years flew by!) and once that’s finished I plan to return to UW to get a degree in Nursing. Regarding my long-term plans, oh geez. The two current routes are serving the military in a medical role or going back to school to become a Nurse Practitioner. Cardiac on Campus stood out to me as a club as it offered CPR classes, educated people on cardiovascular health (duh) and everybody was nice, so I joined last Fall. In my down time from school and club activities, I like to backpack all around the American West, go on long runs, garden, and read any book I can get my hands on. Baking cookies, brownies and banana bread is cool too. I am excited to participate in the upcoming Red Tutu Trot and promote healthy hearts everywhere!
hummel2@wisc.edu
KARL HUMMEL
My name is Karl Hummel, and I am one of the Red Tutu Trot Chairs! I have wanted to attend the University of Wisconsin – Madison ever since I was a little oddball running around the west side of Madison, so to say I am happy here at Madison is an understatement. I will be finishing up a degree in Psychology in the Spring of 2021 (four years flew by!) and once that’s finished I plan to return to UW to get a degree in Nursing. Regarding my long-term plans, oh geez. The two current routes are serving the military in a medical role or going back to school to become a Nurse Practitioner. Cardiac on Campus stood out to me as a club as it offered CPR classes, educated people on cardiovascular health (duh) and everybody was nice, so I joined last Fall. In my down time from school and club activities, I like to backpack all around the American West, go on long runs, garden, and read any book I can get my hands on. Baking cookies, brownies and banana bread is cool too. I am excited to participate in the upcoming Red Tutu Trot and promote healthy hearts everywhere!
hummel2@wisc.edu
MICHELLE ALDER
Hi everyone! My name is Michelle Adler and I am a junior here majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology. I work as a respite care provider for children with cerebral palsy and this semester will be working as a research assistant in the Motor Brain and Development Lab. Aside from work and school, I also volunteer in the Neurology unit at UW Hospital. In the future I plan to earn my PhD in Neuropsychology. In my free time I like to rollerblade, hang out by the lake, and bake! This is my 3rd semester in Cardiac on Campus and I’m excited to be a part of the group that leads it!
maadler3@wisc.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Michelle Adler and I am a junior here majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology. I work as a respite care provider for children with cerebral palsy and this semester will be working as a research assistant in the Motor Brain and Development Lab. Aside from work and school, I also volunteer in the Neurology unit at UW Hospital. In the future I plan to earn my PhD in Neuropsychology. In my free time I like to rollerblade, hang out by the lake, and bake! This is my 3rd semester in Cardiac on Campus and I’m excited to be a part of the group that leads it!
maadler3@wisc.edu
CHRISTINA KAFKIS
Hi! My name is Christina Kafkis and I am a junior majoring in Neurobiology with a certificate in European Studies and Art History. I am from Wilmette, Illinois, just north of Chicago. This is my first year in Cardiac On Campus and I am blown away with the dedication and wonderful efforts made by the members and executive team. I am so excited to be working side by side with them as a Red Tutu Trot chair! When I’m not working on school or volunteering in the birthing center at Meriter Hospital, you can usually find me reading a book or hitting an early morning spin class. In future, I hope to pursue a degree in medicine and practice as a physician. I am deeply interested in neuroscience, but also have passion for history and hope to do something with that (maybe get another degree!). During my time on the executive board, I hope to cultivate a greater understanding of cardiac health and the ever expanding field surrounding it. Through events like the Red Tutu Trot, I look forward to taking part in spreading awareness to the community on heart health and inspire others to do the same!
kafkis@wisc.edu
Hi! My name is Christina Kafkis and I am a junior majoring in Neurobiology with a certificate in European Studies and Art History. I am from Wilmette, Illinois, just north of Chicago. This is my first year in Cardiac On Campus and I am blown away with the dedication and wonderful efforts made by the members and executive team. I am so excited to be working side by side with them as a Red Tutu Trot chair! When I’m not working on school or volunteering in the birthing center at Meriter Hospital, you can usually find me reading a book or hitting an early morning spin class. In future, I hope to pursue a degree in medicine and practice as a physician. I am deeply interested in neuroscience, but also have passion for history and hope to do something with that (maybe get another degree!). During my time on the executive board, I hope to cultivate a greater understanding of cardiac health and the ever expanding field surrounding it. Through events like the Red Tutu Trot, I look forward to taking part in spreading awareness to the community on heart health and inspire others to do the same!
kafkis@wisc.edu
Professional Development Chairs:
These leaders will be the primary contacts for our cardiology shadowing program at UW Hospital. In addition, they should want to encourage professional development and networking among members.
Shadowing Chair:
KRISTEN COTICCHIA
Hi! My name is Kristen Coticchia and I am a senior from Michigan majoring in pre-nursing. My future plan is to attend graduate school and pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, playing intramural volleyball, and spending time with my friends. This is my third semester in Cardiac on Campus and I am very excited to promote good heart health right here on campus!
kcoticchia@wisc.edu
These leaders will be the primary contacts for our cardiology shadowing program at UW Hospital. In addition, they should want to encourage professional development and networking among members.
Shadowing Chair:
KRISTEN COTICCHIA
Hi! My name is Kristen Coticchia and I am a senior from Michigan majoring in pre-nursing. My future plan is to attend graduate school and pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, playing intramural volleyball, and spending time with my friends. This is my third semester in Cardiac on Campus and I am very excited to promote good heart health right here on campus!
kcoticchia@wisc.edu
Volunteer Chair:
This leader has the opportunity to continue developing our outreach programs in conjunction with the American Heart Association and Project ADAM. They will also have the freedom to collaborate with other student organizations in offering service opportunities to Cardiac on Campus members.
Organizational Affiliation and External Outreach Chair:
CAROLINE SCHOENFELDT
Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a junior from Milwaukee studying psychology. In the future, I plan on going to nursing school and hope to become a nurse practitioner. In my free time, I love exploring outside, baking, and fueling my coffee addiction:) I also volunteer at Meriter Hospital and the YWCA on campus. I’m looking forward to planning fun and engaging volunteer events for Cardiac on Campus this year! If you have any organization you would like our group to volunteer for, feel free to send me an email and let me know about it!
cschoenfeldt@wisc.edu
This leader has the opportunity to continue developing our outreach programs in conjunction with the American Heart Association and Project ADAM. They will also have the freedom to collaborate with other student organizations in offering service opportunities to Cardiac on Campus members.
Organizational Affiliation and External Outreach Chair:
CAROLINE SCHOENFELDT
Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a junior from Milwaukee studying psychology. In the future, I plan on going to nursing school and hope to become a nurse practitioner. In my free time, I love exploring outside, baking, and fueling my coffee addiction:) I also volunteer at Meriter Hospital and the YWCA on campus. I’m looking forward to planning fun and engaging volunteer events for Cardiac on Campus this year! If you have any organization you would like our group to volunteer for, feel free to send me an email and let me know about it!
cschoenfeldt@wisc.edu
