Board of Visitors
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Office for Advancement

Mark D. Markel
DVM, PhD, Associate Dean for Advancement
(608)262-3573

Assumed the role of associate dean in 2001, while continuing to serve as the chair of the school’s Department of Medical Sciences.  Has been on the school’s faculty since 1990.  Dr. Markel’s primary role is to oversee and direct the school's development and communications.

Brad Jolin
Director of Development
UW Foundation
(608) 263-5129

Has worked for the School of Veterinary Medicine via the UW Foundation since 2008. His primary role is donor development.

Kristi Thorson
Director of Alumni and Donor Relations
(608) 265-9692

Joined the School in 2007. Coordinates fundraising and alumni relations.

Tania Banak
Public Relations
(608) 263-6914

Joined the School in 1999.  Editor of the school’s On Call newsletter, plus oversees media relations and publications.

Marsha Callahan
Administrative Support, UW Foundation
(608) 265-9234

Administrative support to the School of Veterinary Medicine since 2006.

Rose Hernandez, Administrative Support
(608) 890-0203

Joined the Office for Advancement in 2001.

Dr. Susan Hyland
Alumni Relations

Retired as the school’s first Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in 2006, but continues to serve the school in an alumni relations role.

Sandy Manke
Administrative Support
(608) 265-9486

Has been with the School since 1990 and with Advancement since 2001.  Also serves the school’s Office of Human Resources.