BMES Officers 2021-2022 Fall
Loukia Agoudemos
Credentials: Student
Position title: Webmaster/Communications
Email:
lagoudemos
Lily Jaeger
Credentials: Student
Position title: Diversity and Inclusion Chair
Email:
lmjaeger
Vanessa Obrycki
Credentials: Student
Position title: Campus Involvement Chair & Co-Social Chair
Email:
vobrycki
Nathan Zawicki
Credentials: Student
Position title: Freshman Representative
Email:
nzawicki
BMES Officers 2020-2021
Kirsten Brokish
Credentials: Student
Position title: Treasurer
Email:
kbrokish
My name is Kirsten Brokish and I am currently a senior majoring in BME on the biomechanics track. In my free time I love reading, spending time outside and working out!
James Conklin
Credentials: Student
Position title: President
Email:
jtconklin
My name is James Conklin, and I will be a senior in BME this upcoming fall. Apart from BMES, I stay active on campus through various clubs and intramural sports while still going out and spending time with friends. I am very interested in public health and hope to receive my MD in the future.
Stephen Foley
Credentials: Student
Position title: Outreach
Email:
sdfoley2
My name is Stephen Foley, and I am a junior specializing in biomechanics and working in the Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab. Outside of schoolwork, I enjoy music, going to concerts, and being in the great outdoors. I am very excited for this year of BMES!
Austin Gavigan
Credentials: Student
Position title: CRUISE
Email:
argavigan
My name is Austin Gavigan and I am a senior with an emphasis on biomechanics within BME. I am currently on a co-op with GE Healthcare in Madison working as a Supplier Quality Engineer. Last year I was the Department Relations chair for BMES and this year I am excited to begin my role as the CRUISE chair for BMES. In my free time I enjoy running, watching movies and spending time with my friends.
Madison Hodgson
Credentials: Student
Position title: Social Chair
Email:
mahodgson2
Hi! I am Madison Hodgson and I am a Senior BME in bioinstrumentation. I enjoy playing volleyball and basketball as well as playing with my new kitten Bella.
Tracy Lee
Credentials: Student
Position title: Department Relations
Email:
tlee236
I am currently a junior in BME, and also a member of the women’s golf team, SAAC, and BSAC here at UW. I am originally from South Korea, but I have lived in numerous different countries throughout my life.”
Katarina Martinet
Credentials: Student
Position title: Vice President
Email:
kmartinet
This year I’m a senior in BME mainly focused on tissue/cellular engineering – I’m also working on a certificate in architecture. My hobbies include running, photography, and learning new languages (I currently speak four). Reach out to me with any questions about the org or the biomaterials track in general!
Josh Niesen
Credentials: Student
Position title: Webmaster
Email:
jsniesen
Hello everyone! My name is Josh and I am the Webmaster for this year. I have been involved with BMES for the past four years and have valued the amazing industry experiences and connections we offer members. Outside of BMES and school I enjoy adventuring outdoors and running marathons.
John Puccinelli
Credentials: BS, MS, and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UW - Madison
Position title: Faculty Advisor
Email:
john.puccinelli
Phone: (608) 890-3573
Address:
Room: 2132
Engineering Centers Building
1550 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Annika Rossebo
Credentials: Student
Position title: Communications
Email:
rossebo
I am excited to be pursuing a career in Biomedical Engineering because it gives me the opportunity to combine my goal of helping others with the creativity and innovation of engineering. As an officer, I hope to spread passion for BMES as it offers great activities and events for those who are also interested in pursuing the field of biomedical engineering!
John Rupel
Credentials: Student
Position title: Graduate Chair
Email:
jrupel
Hi. My name is John Rupel. I graduated with my undergrad in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science from UW Madison in May 2019. Currently, I am pursing a Master’s in Electrical Engineering. My goals for BMES include increasing communication and coordination between the BME GSA and BMES as well as having BME graduate students to share their experiences with undergrads. If you have any questions about the bio instrumentation track or electrical engineering feel free to reach via email or Linkedin.
Andi Sullivan
Credentials: Student
Position title: Secretary
Email:
arsullivan
My name is Andi and I am your 2020-2021 BMES Secretary. I am a senior in BME on the Biomaterials track. I am really interested in materials used in implants and how they interact with the surrounding tissue. My favorite thing about being in BMES is learning about all the different paths people are on in the field of BME as we get to know others in the program as well as industry leaders. Please feel free reach out to me if you have any questions!
Marisa Vattendahl Vidal
Credentials: Student
Position title: Campus Involvement Chair
Email:
mvattendahlv
Jessica Wang
Credentials: Student
Position title: Diversity Chair
Email:
jwang765
My name is Jessica Wang, and I’ll be a senior in BME this upcoming fall. In addition to BME, I’m also interested in global and public health, and I hope to receive my MD/MPH in the future. In my free time, I’ll usually binging a reality TV show or trying out a new recipe!
Lindsey Weiss
Credentials: Student
Position title: Industry Relations
Email:
lcweiss
Hey everyone! My name is Lindsey Weiss and I am the Industry Relations Chair for the 2020-2021 school year. I am currently a junior on the biomaterials/tissue engineering track. In my free time I enjoy reading, photography, and tennis. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions related to the track I am on or BMES in general!
BMES Officers 2019-2020
John Puccinelli
Credentials: BS, MS, and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UW - Madison
Position title: Faculty Advisor
Email:
john.puccinelli
BMES Officers 2018 - 2019
John Puccinelli
Credentials: BS, MS, and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UW - Madison
Position title: Faculty Advisor
Email:
john.puccinelli
BMES Officers 2017 - 2018
John Puccinelli
Credentials: BS, MS, and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UW - Madison
Position title: Faculty Advisor
Email:
john.puccinelli
BMES Officers 2016 - 2017
John Puccinelli
Credentials: BS, MS, and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UW - Madison
Position title: Faculty Advisor
Email:
john.puccinelli
