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    Global Impact

    Meet Our Team

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    Jennifer Kushner, Director

    For the past 25 years, Jennifer has led and evaluated US-based and global initiatives in agriculture, health, environment, energy and community development.  She specializes in systems approaches to complex issues, with focused work in water. She has worked in Africa, Central and South America, the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean.

    Kushner holds doctorate and master’s degrees in adult education, and a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences. She has worked in the public and private sectors, started and led several non-profits, served as an elected official, runs her own consulting business, and is an intrepid adventurer.  

    jennifer.kushner@wisc.edu
    1-608-265-3705

    Michelle Godez , Administrative Assistant

    Michelle holds a B.S. in History.  She previously worked at UW-Platteville in the Women in STEM Program.  In her spare time you can find Michelle doing prairie restoration work on her property in Iowa County. 

    michelle.godez@wisc.edu
    1-608-265-0818

    WHAT WE DO

    Build Community

    Recognize global contributions to science