Advisory Board

The Badgers in Tech Advisory Board is composed of dedicated UW–Madison alumni who are committed to advancing the network and shaping its future. These industry leaders bring a wealth of experience and insights from diverse areas of technology, guiding the initiative’s strategy and ensuring its continued growth.

The Advisory Board plays a key role in creating meaningful connections, planning impactful events, and fostering opportunities for collaboration among alumni and students.

Board Members

Juan Alvarez

Juan Alvarez

Credentials: BS '98

Position title: Director of Software Engineering, Capital One

Joel Blumenfeld

Joel Blumenfeld

Credentials: BA '03

Position title: Assistant General Counsel, Privacy & Technology, AbbVie

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Ross Freedman

Credentials: BBA '97

Position title: Co-Founder, Origin

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Lee Hansen

Credentials: BBA '00

Position title: Director of Data & AI, Microsoft

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Andee Harris

Position title: Chief Executive Officer, Challenger

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Scott Kapp

Credentials: BA '94

Position title: Partner, DLA Piper

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Jay Laabs

Credentials: BBA '98

Position title: Chief Executive Officer, Spaulding Ridge

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Brad Rosen

Credentials: BBA '06

Position title: President, Sales Assembly

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Joel Schneider

Credentials: BS '03

Position title: Vice President of Strategy & Transformation, CNA Insurance

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Sam Spitz

Position title: Founding Member, Workday

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Kate Wertime

Credentials: BA '96

Position title: Associate Director of Information Governance, Jones Day

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Michael Zorensky

Credentials: BBA '11

Position title: Director of Product Strategy, Expedia