Mission
The mission of the Mentorship Program is to provide mentorship, resources, and support to students and faculty within the UW-Madison Department of Kinesiology.
Vision
The KinEqT Mentorship Program’s vision is to foster a supportive environment within the UW-Madison Department of Kinesiology. The program aims to provide undergraduate students with access to graduate mentors who can help them navigate campus resources and work toward achieving their academic and professional goals.
Purpose
The purpose of the KinEqT Mentorship Program is to facilitate mentorship and access to academic and professional resources between graduate and undergraduate students within the UW-Madison Department of Kinesiology.
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Are you an undergraduate student interested in a Kinesiology field? Are you looking for someone to support you in your goals? Apply to the KinEqT Mentorship Program-everyone is encouraged to apply!
The purpose of the KinEqT Mentorship Program is to facilitate mentorship and access to academic and professional resources between graduate and undergraduate students. As part of the program, you would meet with a graduate student seven times throughout the academic year to discuss your goals—whether that involves exploring opportunities in Kinesiology or preparing for professional school. The program also hosts monthly events on various topics (e.g., career conversations, growth mindset) to support your mentorship meetings. These events are designed to help undergraduate students connect with resources and explore the field of Kinesiology.
Are you a graduate student looking to develop your mentorship skills in a low-pressure environment? Apply to the KinEqT Mentorship Program- No previous mentorship experience is required! Apply by September 19:
The purpose of the KinEqT Mentorship program is to help facilitate mentorship and access to resources–both academic and professional–between graduate and undergraduate students, those with underrepresented racial, ability, socioeconomic, and/or gender identities are encouraged to apply. As part of the program, you would be meeting with an undergraduate student 7 times throughout the academic year to talk about their goals, whether that be learning more about the possibilities in Kinesiology or planning to apply for professional school. The program also hosts monthly meetings on several different topics to support your meetings with each other as you develop your mentorship skills. Our events are focused on supporting undergraduate students in accessing academic and professional resources as they explore the field of Kinesiology through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
This Canvas Page is where you will find all of the resources we will be using and sharing throughout the year. Only current members will have access to this resource. You can access it through your Canvas account. If you are not seeing it, please email kineqt@education.wisc.edu.
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NAME: Stephanie Adler
ROLE: President PREFERRED PRONOUNS: she/her/hers WHERE IS HOME FOR YOU: Stoughton, WI WHY KINEQT: After attending this university as an undergrad and now back here pursuing my PhD, I realize there’s numerous resources available to students, but these resources can be hard to find at times. I hope to help undergraduate students in accessing and navigating these resources to assist them in achieving their academic and professional goals. Additionally, I love how this program stands for equity, diversity, and inclusion while fostering community in the Kinesiology Department. I am excited to be a mentor to Kinesiology students and make similar impacts in their lives that my mentors have in my own. |
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NAME: Ashlyn Berry
ROLE: Vice Co-President PREFERRED PRONOUNS: she/her/hers WHERE IS HOME FOR YOU: Burlington, WI WHY KINEQT: During my undergraduate years, I was overwhelmed by the challenges of living in my first big city and exploring numerous potential career paths. I changed my major and career aspirations several times before ultimately pursuing a research-intensive career in Kinesiology. Along the way, I was fortunate to receive guidance from peers, advanced graduate students, and professors whose mentorship profoundly influenced my academic journey and personal growth. I’m excited about the opportunity to serve in this group and support others as they navigate the uncertainty of their own undergraduate experience, helping them build confidence and find a career path they are passionate about. |
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NAME: Logan Heenan
ROLE: Vice Co-President PREFERRED PRONOUNS: he/him/his WHERE IS HOME FOR YOU: Kirkland, WA WHY KINEQT: Building a community and mentorship network has been extremely important for me. Moving between Washington, Oregon, and Wisconsin in pursuit of education and a career in research, the communities I have built in these areas have been monumental for guidance and a sense of belonging. KinEqT is an extremely accessible and easy way to build up your community and feel as though you are giving back to your peers. |
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NAME: Patrick Hills-Meyer
ROLE: Staff Advisor PREFERRED PRONOUNS: he/him/his WHERE IS HOME FOR YOU: Madison, WI WHY KINEQT: Students mentoring students is an excellent opportunity to practice inclusion. We all deserve the chance to work and learn in a climate where we are valued and can express our passion and care for other people. Being part of this fantastic group is powerful, and I look forward to seeing the growth in everyone involved. |
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NAME: Tierney Athorp
ROLE: Undergraduate Committee Chair PREFERRED PRONOUNS: she/her/hers WHERE IS HOME FOR YOU: New Berlin, WI WHY KINEQT: Navigating university as an undergraduate often feels quite daunting and overwhelming, especially at a large school. Personally, I was very nervous about figuring out the different avenues I could pursue within Kinesiology. However, through the mentors and exceptional leadership of KinEqT, I was able to find my passion in healthcare and community development. Through the guidance and experiences that KinEqT has provided for me, I have discovered a strong passion for providing this same impactful guidance for others who were in the same position that I was. I am so excited for the opportunity to exercise my passion through this wonderful committee in order to reach more Kinesiology undergraduates and help them navigate their journey and find their passions too! |
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NAME: Hope Connolly
ROLE: Undergraduate Committee Chair PREFERRED PRONOUNS: she/her/hers WHERE IS HOME FOR YOU: Montfort, WI WHY KINEQT: KinEqT is the perfect mix of one on one counseling and large group opportunity exploration! My mentor has opened so many new opportunities I would have never pursued without his help. Additionally, large group meetings are an amazing chance to meet others in the department and explore all the doors kinesiology can open! I am so grateful for the opportunity to give back to a club that has given so much to me! |
April 2022
End of Year Celebration: Mentors/Mentees set goals for staying in touch and celebrated the connections they made throughout the past year.
March 2022
Inaugural Career Panel Event: Graduates and professionals from different health care sectors came for a great virtual conversation
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- Olivia Kelch, PT tech
- Yasmeena Ougyayour OT
- Brianna Leitzelar, Post-doctoral Researcher
- Sam Arredondo, AT
- Allyssa Memmini, AT
Bouchet Graduate Society Presentation: The planning committee presented on lessons learned from the previous year of implementing the program
December 2021
KinEqT Study Day: Mentors and mentees gathered to study and be in community during finals season
September 2021
Mentor Training: Recruited and Trained 14 mentors
Mentor-Mentee Meet Up: 14 pairs of mentors-mentees met each other and set expectations