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:
TAYLOR TONN
Hello! My name is Taylor Tonn, and I am a Senior from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. This spring, I will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in nursing as well as the Health and the Humanities certificate! After graduating, I plan to work in a hospital specializing in labor and delivery, 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 as a co-president for this amazing organization and can’t wait to see what this year brings!
ttonn@wisc.edu
TAYLOR TONN
Hello! My name is Taylor Tonn, and I am a Senior from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. This spring, I will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in nursing as well as the Health and the Humanities certificate! After graduating, I plan to work in a hospital specializing in labor and delivery, 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 as a co-president for this amazing organization and can’t wait to see what this year brings!
ttonn@wisc.edu
LARRISA BLAZEK
Hi I'm Larissa and I'm so excited to be part of Cardiac on Campus as Co-President this year! I joined this club because of my interest in cardiothoracic surgery and have not been disappointed since! I'm from Oconomowoc, WI and am entering my third year at UW-Madison with a double major of Biology and Spanish. Outside of school, I'm also part of Optima (dance), and I love to do outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, rollerblading, and boating if I'm lucky enough. This summer I've also had the amazing opportunity to work as a Mobile Health Aide and travel around the state of Wisconsin, giving healthcare to migrant communities and agricultural workers. 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
Hi I'm Larissa and I'm so excited to be part of Cardiac on Campus as Co-President this year! I joined this club because of my interest in cardiothoracic surgery and have not been disappointed since! I'm from Oconomowoc, WI and am entering my third year at UW-Madison with a double major of Biology and Spanish. Outside of school, I'm also part of Optima (dance), and I love to do outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, rollerblading, and boating if I'm lucky enough. This summer I've also had the amazing opportunity to work as a Mobile Health Aide and travel around the state of Wisconsin, giving healthcare to migrant communities and agricultural workers. 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
Vice President:
MADDIE KRANZ
Hello everyone! I am a sophomore from Lindenhurst, IL, and I am thrilled to be serving Cardiac on Campus as this year’s Vice President! I am currently pursuing a B.S. in Nursing and certificates in Art History and Disability Rights & Services. In my free time, I work as a Circulation Student Assistant at College Library, volunteer with the American Red Cross of Illinois as a Duty Officer for Disaster Cycle Services, and read more books than my shelves can hold. I joined Cardiac on Campus the fall semester of my freshman year and instantly fell in love with our commitment to community service and cardiovascular health awareness. I can’t wait to see all of our accomplishments this year!
mfkranz@wisc.edu
MADDIE KRANZ
Hello everyone! I am a sophomore from Lindenhurst, IL, and I am thrilled to be serving Cardiac on Campus as this year’s Vice President! I am currently pursuing a B.S. in Nursing and certificates in Art History and Disability Rights & Services. In my free time, I work as a Circulation Student Assistant at College Library, volunteer with the American Red Cross of Illinois as a Duty Officer for Disaster Cycle Services, and read more books than my shelves can hold. I joined Cardiac on Campus the fall semester of my freshman year and instantly fell in love with our commitment to community service and cardiovascular health awareness. I can’t wait to see all of our accomplishments this year!
mfkranz@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.
LYDIA MURPHY
Hi! My name is Lydia and I am a junior majoring in both Psychology and Molecular and Cell Biology. I was born and raised in the small town of Lancaster, WI with dreams of attending UW-Madison. Cardiac on Campus initially caught my interest with their unique mission and I was drawn in further by the tight-knit, welcoming group that I had struggled to find in other clubs. Aside from school, I scoop ice cream at Babcock Dairy Store and am a lab assistant in the Department of Surgery. I love warm weather, music, long walks, soccer, and ice cream. I am very excited to be the Secretary and Campus Relations Chair this year and can't wait for what's to come for Cardiac on Campus!
llmurphy3@wisc.edu
The secretary is one of the main bridges between the executive board and club members. The position requires effective and timely communication.
LYDIA MURPHY
Hi! My name is Lydia and I am a junior majoring in both Psychology and Molecular and Cell Biology. I was born and raised in the small town of Lancaster, WI with dreams of attending UW-Madison. Cardiac on Campus initially caught my interest with their unique mission and I was drawn in further by the tight-knit, welcoming group that I had struggled to find in other clubs. Aside from school, I scoop ice cream at Babcock Dairy Store and am a lab assistant in the Department of Surgery. I love warm weather, music, long walks, soccer, and ice cream. I am very excited to be the Secretary and Campus Relations Chair this year and can't wait for what's to come for Cardiac on Campus!
llmurphy3@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.
SIMRAN QURESHI
Hi! I’m Simran and I am a junior majoring in Neurobiology and pursuing certificates in Health and Humanities as well as Gender and Women’s studies. I grew up in Pakistan and after my undergraduate studies, I hope to attend medical school. I am currently a regional coordinator for MEDSupplyDrive, an organisation which delivers PPE to care facilities and front like workers. On campus, I am involved in a neurosurgery lab that studies the role of epigenetics in post stroke pathophysiology. In my free time, I like spending time with my friends, playing cards and going out to restaurants! I’m so excited to be a part of Cardiac on Campus and looking forward to a great year.
ssqureshi@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.
SIMRAN QURESHI
Hi! I’m Simran and I am a junior majoring in Neurobiology and pursuing certificates in Health and Humanities as well as Gender and Women’s studies. I grew up in Pakistan and after my undergraduate studies, I hope to attend medical school. I am currently a regional coordinator for MEDSupplyDrive, an organisation which delivers PPE to care facilities and front like workers. On campus, I am involved in a neurosurgery lab that studies the role of epigenetics in post stroke pathophysiology. In my free time, I like spending time with my friends, playing cards and going out to restaurants! I’m so excited to be a part of Cardiac on Campus and looking forward to a great year.
ssqureshi@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 senior 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 fourth 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 senior 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 fourth 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 senior majoring in Neurobiology here at UW-Madison. I hope to work in the field of medical sales 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 senior majoring in Neurobiology here at UW-Madison. I hope to work in the field of medical sales 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 senior 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 senior 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:
MICHELLE ALDER
Hi everyone! My name is Michelle Adler and I am a senior here majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology. I work as a respite care provider for autistic children and this semester will be continuing to work as a research assistant in the Motor Brain and Development Lab. In the future I plan to attend medical school in hopes of specializing in Psychiatry or Neurology. In my free time I like to rollerblade, hang out by the lake, and bake! This is my 4th semester in Cardiac on Campus and I’m excited to be a part of the group that leads it!
maadler3@wisc.edu
MICHELLE ALDER
Hi everyone! My name is Michelle Adler and I am a senior here majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology. I work as a respite care provider for autistic children and this semester will be continuing to work as a research assistant in the Motor Brain and Development Lab. In the future I plan to attend medical school in hopes of specializing in Psychiatry or Neurology. In my free time I like to rollerblade, hang out by the lake, and bake! This is my 4th semester in Cardiac on Campus and I’m excited to be a part of the group that leads it!
maadler3@wisc.edu
VENIKA VULPAL
Hi! My name is Venika Vulpal and I am a junior majoring in Pharmacology and Toxicology and pursuing a certificate in Global Health. This is my second year in Cardiac on Campus and was drawn by the club’s commitment to cardiac health. In the future I hope to attend medical school. Outside of school I work as a research assistant at the PROKids lab and am part of Wisconsin School of Bhangra (a dance org). I am so excited to be one of the Red Tutu Trot chairs and look forward to spreading heart health awareness!
vulpal@wisc.edu
CHRISTINA KAFKIS
Hi! My name is Christina Kafkis and I am a senior 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 senior 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:
TORI ISETTS
Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Isetts and I’m a junior in the School of Nursing here at UW. In addition to my BSN, I am also working towards a certificate in Disability Rights & Services. I currently work as a supportive home care provider for an adult with autism and as a CNA at UnityPoint Health - Meriter hospital. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, painting and outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking. This is my fourth semester with Cardiac on Campus and I am so excited to begin my position as the Shadowing Chair!
visetts@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:
TORI ISETTS
Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Isetts and I’m a junior in the School of Nursing here at UW. In addition to my BSN, I am also working towards a certificate in Disability Rights & Services. I currently work as a supportive home care provider for an adult with autism and as a CNA at UnityPoint Health - Meriter hospital. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, painting and outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking. This is my fourth semester with Cardiac on Campus and I am so excited to begin my position as the Shadowing Chair!
visetts@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:
KYLIE WEIGEL
Hi! I’m Kylie and I’m excited to be a part of Cardiac on Campus this year as the organizational affiliation and external outreach chair! I’m from Prior Lake, Minnesota and entering my second year here at UW-Madison. I am majoring in pre-nursing, with future plans to attend grad school to become a nurse practitioner. In my free time, you can find me outdoors hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, or spending time on the lake in the summer! I also plan on joining an intramural soccer and sand volleyball team this fall! I joined Cardiac on Campus at the very beginning of my freshman year, and it helped me find a sense of community amidst the pandemic. If you have any suggestions of organizations that our club could volunteer for, feel free to reach out!
kkweigel@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:
KYLIE WEIGEL
Hi! I’m Kylie and I’m excited to be a part of Cardiac on Campus this year as the organizational affiliation and external outreach chair! I’m from Prior Lake, Minnesota and entering my second year here at UW-Madison. I am majoring in pre-nursing, with future plans to attend grad school to become a nurse practitioner. In my free time, you can find me outdoors hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, or spending time on the lake in the summer! I also plan on joining an intramural soccer and sand volleyball team this fall! I joined Cardiac on Campus at the very beginning of my freshman year, and it helped me find a sense of community amidst the pandemic. If you have any suggestions of organizations that our club could volunteer for, feel free to reach out!
kkweigel@wisc.edu
