Co-Presidents:
LARISSA BLAZEK (SHE/HER)
Hi I'm Larissa and this will be my fourth year in Cardiac on Campus and my second as Co-President. I joined this club because of my interest in cardiothoracic surgery and have not been disappointed since! I'm from Oconomowoc, WI and I’m double majoring in Biology and Spanish. This summer I’ve been applying to medical schools, so wish me luck! 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. For my last year in this org, I’m looking forward to expanding on our campus events like RTT, our ECG drives, and CPR classes to get more community members involved in heart-health awareness!
leblazek@wisc.edu
LARISSA BLAZEK (SHE/HER)
Hi I'm Larissa and this will be my fourth year in Cardiac on Campus and my second as Co-President. I joined this club because of my interest in cardiothoracic surgery and have not been disappointed since! I'm from Oconomowoc, WI and I’m double majoring in Biology and Spanish. This summer I’ve been applying to medical schools, so wish me luck! 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. For my last year in this org, I’m looking forward to expanding on our campus events like RTT, our ECG drives, and CPR classes to get more community members involved in heart-health awareness!
leblazek@wisc.edu
MADISON KRANZ (SHE/HER)
Hello everyone! I am a junior from Lindenhurst, IL, and I am thrilled to be serving Cardiac on Campus as this year’s Co-President! I am currently pursuing a B.S. in Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History with a certificate in Public Policy. I work at the School of Human Ecology as an Advancement Intern 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 cardiovascular health awareness and accessibility. I can’t wait to see all of our accomplishments this year!
mfkranz@wisc.edu
Hello everyone! I am a junior from Lindenhurst, IL, and I am thrilled to be serving Cardiac on Campus as this year’s Co-President! I am currently pursuing a B.S. in Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History with a certificate in Public Policy. I work at the School of Human Ecology as an Advancement Intern 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 cardiovascular health awareness and accessibility. I can’t wait to see all of our accomplishments this year!
mfkranz@wisc.edu
Vice President:
MOLLY PEDERSON (SHE/HER)
Hi everyone! I’m Molly, and I am excited to serve as vice president of Cardiac on Campus for the 2022-2023 school year. I joined this club to become more involved on campus, and also to learn more and educate others about heart health. I am currently studying nursing, hoping to work in pediatrics one day. Outside of school, I love to read books (especially ones by Colleen Hoover), attend cycling classes, and go for long walks with friends! During the summer, I work as a CNA, and additionally, I have had the opportunity to work at a summer camp as a health intern. I am looking forward to a successful year for Cardiac on Campus and to seeing where our efforts to promote cardiac health take us as a team!
mspederson@wisc.edu
MOLLY PEDERSON (SHE/HER)
Hi everyone! I’m Molly, and I am excited to serve as vice president of Cardiac on Campus for the 2022-2023 school year. I joined this club to become more involved on campus, and also to learn more and educate others about heart health. I am currently studying nursing, hoping to work in pediatrics one day. Outside of school, I love to read books (especially ones by Colleen Hoover), attend cycling classes, and go for long walks with friends! During the summer, I work as a CNA, and additionally, I have had the opportunity to work at a summer camp as a health intern. I am looking forward to a successful year for Cardiac on Campus and to seeing where our efforts to promote cardiac health take us as a team!
mspederson@wisc.edu
Secretary & Campus Relations Chair:
LYDIA MURPHY (SHE/HER)
Hi! My name is Lydia and I am a senior majoring in Psychology and Molecular and Cell Biology. I was born and raised in the small town of Lancaster, WI. Cardiac on Campus initially caught my interest because of its 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 work as a CNA at the Madison Veteran’s Hospital 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 for my second year and can’t wait to see Cardiac on Campus continue to grow!
llmurphy3@wisc.edu
LYDIA MURPHY (SHE/HER)
Hi! My name is Lydia and I am a senior majoring in Psychology and Molecular and Cell Biology. I was born and raised in the small town of Lancaster, WI. Cardiac on Campus initially caught my interest because of its 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 work as a CNA at the Madison Veteran’s Hospital 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 for my second year and can’t wait to see Cardiac on Campus continue to grow!
llmurphy3@wisc.edu
Treasurer:
SAMANTHA PENDOWSKI (SHE/HER)
I have lived in Wisconsin my entire life and I live right outside of Milwaukee. I am planning to specialize in pediatrics or NICU when I graduate with a nursing degree. I have always wanted to help the people around me and I am planning to stay in Wisconsin and help the children near my hometown after graduation.
pendowski@wisc.edu
SAMANTHA PENDOWSKI (SHE/HER)
I have lived in Wisconsin my entire life and I live right outside of Milwaukee. I am planning to specialize in pediatrics or NICU when I graduate with a nursing degree. I have always wanted to help the people around me and I am planning to stay in Wisconsin and help the children near my hometown after graduation.
pendowski@wisc.edu
External Outreach & Involvement Chair:
ANDREA YAHR (SHE/HER)
Hello. My name is Andrea Yahr and this will be my third year with Cardiac on Campus. I am a junior majoring in Biochemistry and I want to become a physician assistant (PA). On campus, I am also a research assistant with the Geriatric Health Services Research Lab and a member of the Aspiring Physician Assistant Assocation (APAA). In my free time, I like to visit coffee shops in Madison, take walks around campus, and go to the gym.
amyahr@wisc.edu
Red Tutu Trot Team:
KAITLYN SLATTERY (SHE/HER)
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Slattery. I am from New Jersey and will be a sophomore this year. I am currently a pre-nursing major. In the summer I work as a nursing assistant in the pediatric unit. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, going to the beach, and traveling.
keslattery@wisc.edu
KAITLYN SLATTERY (SHE/HER)
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Slattery. I am from New Jersey and will be a sophomore this year. I am currently a pre-nursing major. In the summer I work as a nursing assistant in the pediatric unit. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, going to the beach, and traveling.
keslattery@wisc.edu
ALLI O'BRIEN (SHE/HER)
My name is Alli O’Brien and I am going to be a sophomore. I’m from New Jersey and am a biology and economics major.
arobrien4@wisc.edu
MADDIE COTA
Hello! I’m Maddie Cota and I’m a sophomore from Hudson, WI, majoring in Biology and Psychology with a certificate in Health and the Humanities. I currently work as an EMT in the Madison area and like to spend my free time volunteering at Capitol Lakes in the Alzheimer’s and dementia unit. I also love to spend time outdoors, exploring the city and soaking up nature. I am currently pursuing a career in medicine, with hopes to specialize in pediatric cardiology (or maybe surgery!). I’m so excited to be a part of the Red Tutu Trot team!
mrcota@wisc.edu
Hello! I’m Maddie Cota and I’m a sophomore from Hudson, WI, majoring in Biology and Psychology with a certificate in Health and the Humanities. I currently work as an EMT in the Madison area and like to spend my free time volunteering at Capitol Lakes in the Alzheimer’s and dementia unit. I also love to spend time outdoors, exploring the city and soaking up nature. I am currently pursuing a career in medicine, with hopes to specialize in pediatric cardiology (or maybe surgery!). I’m so excited to be a part of the Red Tutu Trot team!
mrcota@wisc.edu
CPR Awareness & Instruction Chair:
ADIE DAVIES (SHE/HER)
For the last three years, Cardiac on Campus has connected me with a network of passionate individuals who are dedicated to promoting and protecting cardiac health. While I love everything that this club stands for, I am especially proud of the work that we do to teach vital CPR skills to members of our community and cannot wait to see what our instructors will accomplish this year. To tell you a few things about myself: I will be graduating with a B.S. in Nursing and a Global Health certificate in the fall, and I like to spend as much time as possible being active outside–either biking, rock climbing, or running (see you at the Red Tutu Trot!).
ardavies@wisc.edu
ADIE DAVIES (SHE/HER)
For the last three years, Cardiac on Campus has connected me with a network of passionate individuals who are dedicated to promoting and protecting cardiac health. While I love everything that this club stands for, I am especially proud of the work that we do to teach vital CPR skills to members of our community and cannot wait to see what our instructors will accomplish this year. To tell you a few things about myself: I will be graduating with a B.S. in Nursing and a Global Health certificate in the fall, and I like to spend as much time as possible being active outside–either biking, rock climbing, or running (see you at the Red Tutu Trot!).
ardavies@wisc.edu
ECG Screening Chairs:
KYLIE WEIGEL
Hi everyone! This will be my third year in Cardiac on Campus and I'm excited to serve as the ECG chair this year! I joined this club to connect with others who share the same passion for cardiac health and awareness as me! I'm from Prior Lake, Minnesota and I will be entering my junior year here at UW-Madison. I am currently pursuing nursing with hopes to specialize in pediatric oncology or cardiology. In my free time, you can find me spending time outdoors hiking, biking. kayaking, or camping. I also love to read, workout, and spend time with my family. Over the summer, I work as a nursing assistant and waitress.
kkweigel@wisc.edu
KYLIE WEIGEL
Hi everyone! This will be my third year in Cardiac on Campus and I'm excited to serve as the ECG chair this year! I joined this club to connect with others who share the same passion for cardiac health and awareness as me! I'm from Prior Lake, Minnesota and I will be entering my junior year here at UW-Madison. I am currently pursuing nursing with hopes to specialize in pediatric oncology or cardiology. In my free time, you can find me spending time outdoors hiking, biking. kayaking, or camping. I also love to read, workout, and spend time with my family. Over the summer, I work as a nursing assistant and waitress.
kkweigel@wisc.edu
COLE SCHAIRER (HE/HIM)
I am pre-med majoring in biology. Some of my interests include playing any type of sports, working out, music (rap and country), the outdoors, spending time with my friends and family, Cardiac on Campus, and organic chemistry. I am also a barista and an EMT.
cschairer@wisc.edu
Marketing and Social Media Chair:
PAYTON RUCKDASCHEL (SHE/HER)
My name is Payton Ruckdaschel and I love hiking and being outside, I love ALL sports, soccer is my favorite to play and basketball is my favorite to watch. My all time goal is to have a boat and house on a lake in Wisconsin. I hope to do cardiac rehab in the future and I am now a senior.
ruckdaschel@wisc.edu
PAYTON RUCKDASCHEL (SHE/HER)
My name is Payton Ruckdaschel and I love hiking and being outside, I love ALL sports, soccer is my favorite to play and basketball is my favorite to watch. My all time goal is to have a boat and house on a lake in Wisconsin. I hope to do cardiac rehab in the future and I am now a senior.
ruckdaschel@wisc.edu
Group Awareness & Involvement Chair:
TARYN STEBERL (SHE/HER)
I am a Junior in the College of Letters and Science, majoring in Biology. During the summer I work as a CNA, and in my free time I love to travel, cook, and workout. I aspire to become a Physician’s Assistant in the future.
steberl@wisc.edu
TARYN STEBERL (SHE/HER)
I am a Junior in the College of Letters and Science, majoring in Biology. During the summer I work as a CNA, and in my free time I love to travel, cook, and workout. I aspire to become a Physician’s Assistant in the future.
steberl@wisc.edu
Shadowing Chair:
VICTORIA ISETTS (SHE/HER)
Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Isetts. I am currently a senior and will be graduating in May with my BSN and a certificate in Disability Rights & Services. I work as a CNA in the ICU at UnityPoint Health - Meriter hospital and as a supportive home care provider for an adult with autism. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, painting, and outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking. This is my sixth semester with Cardiac on Campus and second year as the Shadowing Chair
visetts@wisc.edu
VICTORIA ISETTS (SHE/HER)
Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Isetts. I am currently a senior and will be graduating in May with my BSN and a certificate in Disability Rights & Services. I work as a CNA in the ICU at UnityPoint Health - Meriter hospital and as a supportive home care provider for an adult with autism. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, painting, and outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking. This is my sixth semester with Cardiac on Campus and second year as the Shadowing Chair
visetts@wisc.edu
