LGBT Campus Center ~ UW-Madison

Meet the Staff

	Hi, my name is Eric Trekell and I am the Director of the LGBT Campus Center. Although I cheer for the badgers, I am an Aggie fan at heart. Although embarrassing to admit, I am a huge Robbie Williams fan. My hobbies include horticulture and cooking. I make a mean pumpkin tiramusui, a recipe I will guard to my grave. I am a proud Phi Kappa Tau member and even have a paddle in my office. Stop my office and chill or talk anytime. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to send me an email. My office hours are 9am-5pm variable.
	Hello everyone! My name is Robin Matthies and I am the new full time Student Services Specialist in the LGBT CC. I was born and raised in Chicago and got my B.A in Sociology and Women's Studies from Northeastern Illinois University in 2006. I am a die hard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan but to show allegiance to my new home of Madison, Wisconsin I declare myself a Badgers fan. I am an activist at heart and enjoy educating others on issues of inequality and oppression. I am a bit of a foodie, and love to try new and interesting restaurants (suggestions are welcome!). I love movies and have an eclectic collection at home, I call it my own personal Blockbuster! Stop by anytime to chat, my office hours are 9 - 5pm (variable) or feel free to shoot me an email at rmatthies@wisc.edu.
	Hi, I'm Aiden, and I'm the LGBTCC library specialist. I'm a second year graduate student in Library and Information Science. Besides my love of books, I also enjoy quilting, woodworking and bicycling. Feel free to email me uwlgbtcc@gmail.com if you have any questions about library resources. My office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-1:30 pm, and Fridays 9-11:30 am.
	Hey folks! My name is Vickie DeMarco, and I'm the campus center's Transgender and Gender Queer Student Advocate. I'm a senior women's studies major and am finishing up a certificate in LGBT studies. I grew up in a sleepy little nowhere town north of Chicago, where I developed a deep-seated love for hiking, tree climbing, and kayaking. Radical activism, bicycles, and exciting new people are why I wake up in the morning, so stop in and visit me. I'm always up for questions, suggestions, conversation, or a bike ride. Email me at vdemarco@wisc.edu. My office hours are Mondays 8:45-10:45a; 1:00 to 2:15p, Tuesdays 8:45-10:45a; 12:30-2:30p, and Wednesdays 1:00-2:15p; Thursdays 8:45-10:45a.
	Hi everyone! My name is Teddi Hereid and I am the Event Coordinator this year at our beloved LGBT CC. I am currently studying as a third year student with a double major in Political Science and African Languages and Literature. I love to run, cook ethnic and vegetarian cuisine, play guitar, and wrestle around with overgrown puppies, among many other things. I'm a very friendly person and would love it if you stopped in to say hi to me at anytime! I'm hoping to rock this year with some pretty rad events, so hit me up with any ideas, suggestions, or desires. My office hours are Mondays 9:45 am - 10 :45am and 12 pm - 4 pm, as well as Wednesdays 12 - 5 pm. You can also reliably reach me by email (I'm an addict) at ehereid@wisc.edu. I'm looking forward to having fun and creating awesome memories with all of you this year!
	Hello! My name is Mike Hill and I am the Academic Specialist here at the LGBTCC! This is my second year at UW-Madison and I am majoring in Spanish, Portuguese, and International Studies. I'm an avid runner and soon-to-be marathoner. I've also begun a love affair with the triathlon — I'm completely hooked! I love to chat (in English, Spanish, or Portuguese) so stop in to the CC sometime and say hello! My office hours are Monday 8:45-10:45a, 12-2p, 3:30-6p, Wednesday 8:45-10:45a, and Friday 8:45-11:45a. mjhill3@wisc.edu
	Hello everyone. My name is Laura and I am the Web and Communications Specialist this year. I am technically a senior and should be graduating next year if I don't change majors for the fifth time. I am from northeast Wisconsin and although I grew up hunting and fishing, I now spend all my professional and personal time on computers. I enjoy running, biking, and meeting new people to keep my life properly balanced and healthy. The only thing I love more than websites is new perspectives and ideas. If you have any questions or comments on how the LGBTCC communicates to the campus and community — via web or print — let me know! My email is kluskens@wisc.edu My office hours are M 2:30-6 \| H 1-6 \| F 2:30-6
	Hey guys, Skye here! I am a third year and the resident Education Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator at the LGBT CC. My major is Creative Writing with certificates in Women's Studies and LGBT Studies. I enjoy a good book almost any time of the day and can usually be found reading around somewhere. Dancing and just chilling also go under the list of things I enjoy. I am always up for a good conversation, new people, and pretty pictures. I hope to travel the world later in life and see Japan, Greece, and London. Oh, and I love Margaret Cho, Heroes, and Lost, so if you want to watch sometime, contact me. You can find me in the Center randomly or shoot me an email at smeredith2@gmail.com. My office hours are Mondays 2:30-4 pm, Tuesdays 2:30-6 pm, Wednesdays 4-5:30 pm and Sundays 2-5 pm
	Hey all! My name is Kate Siberine and I am the Mentor and Discussion Group Coordinator at the Campus Center. I'm a third year student majoring in History with a certificate in Religious Studies. When I'm not hanging out in the CC, I'm usually, cycling, boating, walking around Madison, or exploring the stacks in Memorial Library. I love meeting new people, so feel free to come visit me in the CC or send me an email at siberine@wisc.edu. My office hours are Thursdays 11am-2pm, Fridays 13-3pm, and Sunday 12-3pm.
	Hey! My name is Jake Weinraub and I'm the CC's Leadership Development Specialist. I'm a third year Journalism and Mass Communication major with certificates in LGBT Studies, African Studies, and Leadership. This semester I am teaching the Queer Emerging Leaders Program, an 8-week leadership development seminar with a focus on issues of social justice and queer identity. I think continuing the conversation on these challenging issues is the only way to make society a safer place for everyone. I love talking about this stuff, so feel free to e-mail or come and see me if you have any questions or just want to chat about life! My e-mail is jweinraub@wisc.edu. Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3-5p, Friday 11-1p.
	Lilia Williams is the Queer People of Color Advocacy & Services student advocate at the CC. Lilia is a returning student at UW-Madison who has spent her entire collegiate career working for social justice and access to higher education. As a student Lilia was involved in and worked for the Vote 2002 Coalition, Multicultural Student Coalition, Queer Student Alliance, Queer People of Color, and Associated Students of Madison. Outside of school Lilia worked for the Hip-Hop Civic Engagement Project as vote coordinator, and United Council of UW Students as the LGBTQ Issues Director and Executive Director. Lilia is returning to the LGBTCC for a second year as the Queer People of Color Advocacy & Services student advocate. Lilia can be reached at ljwilliams2@wisc.edu. Lilia's office hours are Mondays 1-5, Tuesdays 11-2, Wednesdays 1-3, and Thursdays 2-5.
	Salut! I'm Tina Hatch. I work as an advisor in International Student Services and collaborate with LGBT CC to support and provide resources to LGBTQ international students. You can find me in the Red Gym at ISS. I've worked in Student Affairs for several years, mostly coordinating academic support programs and working with great undergraduate SI Leaders, graduate student instructors, and with diversity programming and support. I grew up in Utah and love the mountains. I also love most things international — travel, food, music, people — and love to connect with others in more meaningful ways than simply a "tourist"! I've traveled, studied, lived, or volunteered in many countries. I speak French and Norwegian (although I'm forgetting it fast), and am passionate about gender/women's issues and poverty issues around the world. I enjoy helping and meeting students, so feel free to stop by my office. hatch@odos.wisc.edu