Point Out Loud: Women Trailblazers

Meet season 9 co-host Kevin Neuman, assistant dean for the College of Professional Studies and head of Sentry School of Business and Economics.

Diane Gilbert ‘06, was named the Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator for UW-Stevens Point Athletics in April 2022. Prior to that, she was a member of the UWSP athletic department for 12 years as the top assistant coach for the UWSP women's basketball program. The Pointers went 214-124 while Gilbert was a member of the coaching staff, including five NCAA Tournament appear...

Madison Schiefelbein ‘25, is a Wisconsin based creative, focusing on documentary, commercial work, sports, short filmmaking and music videos. Her interest in videography began when she was a kid, making comedy videos with her cousin at their grandmother’s house. In high school, she substituted turning in paper homework with educational videos, and captured as much of her life on camera that I coul...

Abigail Koopman ‘24, serves as Manager of Partnership and Activation for the Wausau Woodchucks baseball and Wausau Ignite softball teams. In her role, she oversees all aspects of Partnership and Sponsorship Activation including designing stadium signage and billboards, compiling game program advertisements, in-stadium Public Address reads, designing and acquiring promotional giveaway items and any...

Bridget Kesner has spent 35 years working in nonprofits, serving organizations that primarily support children and families. She currently serves as the Director of Development for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Eastern Wisconsin. Since 2015, Bridger has led development efforts including individual donor cultivation, grant management and strategic fundraising initiatives that help keep familie...

Laura Welsh is a seasoned Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Community Relations professional. With more than 15 years of experience connecting organizations to purpose-driven impact, she currently serves as Director of Community Relations at Capital Credit Union.  Previously, Laura dedicated nearly nine years to Kimberly-Clark, where she spearheaded regional and national CSR initiatives th...

Mandy Heath serves as Vice President, Philanthropy Services at Gobel Group, a national healthcare philanthropy firm. Previously, she served as the Senior Director of the Prospect Development & Data Management teams at the FIU Foundation, Inc. In her role, she oversaw all aspects of prospect development and data management in support of FIU’s $750M Next Horizon campaign. With over 15 years of p...

Amanda Gilman currently serves as Director of Development at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Amanda is a purpose-driven leader with expertise in fundraising, higher education and team development. She holds a master's degree in community organizational leadership from UWSP and is deeply committed to creating meaningful connections that inspire progress. As the incoming President of...

Jenny Riggenbach is the CEO of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, where she leads philanthropic strategy and community investment across the region. Known for leading with relationships first, Jenny has built a reputation as someone who connects people, systems, and sectors in ways that create lasting impact. With over two decades of experience spanning community philanthropy, nonprofi...

Carrissa Kettlewell is a recent graduate of UW–Stevens Point, in Health Science and Wellness. She served as Vice President of the Collegiate 4-H club and as the Administrative Coordinator for the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), where she helped foster leadership and recognition across campus. Previously, Carrissa served as a Wellness Intern at Skyward, where she focused on employee happin...

Sallie Scovill, PhD, CWP, is a professor in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and a nationally recognized wellness leader. Since 2007, she has blended her passion for teaching with her role as Employee Wellness Coordinator, engaging students in hands-on projects that have transformed UWSP into a model wellness campus. Her leadership—recognized...

Kaitlyn Haese earned a bachelor's degree in health promotion and wellness from UW-Stevens Point and is a Certified Wellness Practitioner through the Wellness Alliance. She is particularly interested in the areas of well-being that cannot be physically seen, such as one’s inner relationship with food, movement and emotional health. Kaitlyn currently leads an Employee Engagement Committee that d...

Florence Anderson is a Wisconsin-born filmmaker currently attending Chapman University for their MFA in TV Writing and Producing. They got their start in film and video media at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's television station Pointer Studios (formerly SPTV). They served as the General Manager of Pointer Studios for three years, bringing back narrative short films through the Fil...

Lily Alsteen was born and raised in Rhinelander, Wis., and graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2024 with degrees in professional communication and English. She is a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA) and grew up surrounded by Deaf people and culture, shaping who she is today. During her time at UWSP, she was an intern for University Communications and Marketing, worked for Campus Activities and Student En...

Erin Bagatta graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2018 with a BA in communication and media studies, and a minor in Spanish. She currently lives in Milwaukee, Wis. and works at WUWM 89.7 - Milwaukee’s NPR as creative manager. In her role she oversees WUWM’s brand, ensuring all visual and narrative elements align with the stations’ identity and audience. She also manages email marketing communication...

This episode features two UWSP students, Haley Densow and Olivia Millard. Haley Densow is a senior marketing major and student entrepreneur. She is involved in several organizations that fuel her passion for leadership, creativity and collaboration. She currently serves as the public relations officer for Women in Business, as well as the treasurer and co-founder of Shockwave, UWSP Women’s Ultimat...

This episode features Arianna Bartoli and Kylee Houfe, both UWSP Students. Ariana Bartoli is a senior double-majoring in marketing and management. Originally from Italy, she moved to the United States in 2021 and completed an associate degree in graphic communications and technology at Northcentral Technical College before attending UW-Stevens Point. Arianna has leveraged her talents outside of th...

Hailey Fuller graduated in May of 2025 with a major in arts management. During her time as a student, she served as president and founder of the Arts Management Association and president of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Hailey's determination allowed young professionals to engage in life-changing career opportunities that will follow into their post-graduation occupations. L...

Dr. Liz Potter-Nelson is an Assistant Professor of Education Foundations at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where she teaches courses in the School of Education to undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to teaching, Potter-Nelson conducts research in sustainability education with a focus on how educators, at all levels, holistically incorporate sustainability into their courses...

Deanna Singh is a renowned speaker and trailblazer in leadership excellence, energizing audiences worldwide with her dynamic presence. As a highly esteemed author, educator, and business leader, she is committed to making the world more meaningfully connected, willing to build or break systems to create positive change. As Founder and Chief Change Agent of Flying Elephant, Deanna leads five social...

Lauren Conaboy is the Vice President of National Policy at Centerstone, a nonprofit health system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatments. As Vice President of National Policy, Conaboy works to advance policy and regulatory initiatives to accelerate access to affordable, patient-centered behavioral health services that are rooted in the best science of care. Through her...

Christine Russell serves as Director of Health & Wellness Programs with the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness. She brings over 15 years of experience supporting and administering health and wellness programming for hospital systems, global pharmaceutical companies, and national health management organizations, bringing greater health, wellness, and outcomes to employees and families. Chris...

Dr. Alexa Posny is the retired Senior Vice President of State and Federal Programs for Renaissance Learning, has over three decades of experience in education spanning from classroom teacher (at the elementary, middle and high school levels) to Chief State School Officer in Kansas to Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in the U.S. Department of Educat...

Bobbi Kubish B.S. '96, M.S. '01, works to energize the next generation of natural resources and agriculture professionals. She currently serves as the Director of Educational Programming for the Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover, Wis., supporting the center's programming development and outreach initiatives. Before taking on this role, she enjoyed a rewarding career at UWSP for...

Abbey Krumrie '10, has devoted her career to the conservation and education of raptors. Abbey worked with several environmental education groups including Lake Superior Zoo, National Eagle Center and Raptor Education Group Inc. before co-founding River Valley Raptors Inc. with her husband in 2017.