Chancellor Corey A. King

Dr. Corey A. King started as the 18th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on March 1, 2023. A celebrated leader with three decades of higher education experience, King has held leadership roles in student affairs, student services, and enrollment management.
Before joining UW-Whitewater, King served as Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Prior, he was Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management at Florida Atlantic University and led the Council for Student Affairs of the State University System of Florida. King also held leadership positions at Bethune-Cookman University, East Carolina University, Wheeling Jesuit University, and the University of Florida.
King received a bachelor’s degree in curriculum and instruction, and a master’s degree in higher education administration/student affairs from Florida State University. He earned a doctorate in educational administration and leadership from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Morgan Anderson

Morgan Anderson currently serves as the Assistant Dean for the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. In this role, she focuses on marketing, recruitment, dual enrollment, high school relations, and adult continuing education.

Prior to her current role, Anderson was the Director of Camps and Conferences and Liaison to the UW System for Youth Protection at UW-Whitewater. During her tenure, she oversaw a record-breaking summer attendance in the program’s 50-year history.

Her professional experience spans various roles within the University of Wisconsin Institutions and Technical Colleges. This diverse background has provided her with a unique blend of skills, including event management and coordination, human resources management, and creative storytelling and impression reporting. Anderson is passionate about creating educational experiences that make a meaningful impact.

Lucas Peterson

Lucas Peterson serves as the Director of Camps and Conferences in the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education at UW-Whitewater. He joined the team in 2023 after serving as the Assistant Director of Digital Media and Event Operations for Warhawk Athletics since 2018. With a background in event management and digital media, Peterson is committed to promoting outreach programs and educational opportunities to a wider audience, helping to build a stronger and more engaged community. His experience has helped transform the summer camp experience for youth at UW-Whitewater.

Jen Kaina

Jen Kaina is the Assistant Director of Warhawk Fitness and Aquatics, a position she has held since 2003. She was a founding Board of Directors Member and Vice President Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, and has served on the Discover Whitewater Series Board and as the University representative to the City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation Board. She earned an MA in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration from Central Michigan University, and holds many certifications in personal training, health, wellness and student personnel administration. Jen is also an adjunct instructor for UWW’s Department of Kinesiology and First Year Experience office.

Stephanie Hobbins

Stephanie is the Program Manager for the Business, Management and Leadership, Train the Trainer and Labor Relations programs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education.  She has been in her current role for 2 years. Before joining UWM on the administrative side, she was a professor at Blackfeet Community College and Universidad del Mar in Mexico. While living in Mexico, she started a travel business planning educational retreats for organizations and universities.  In her free time, she teaches yoga and enjoys playing ultimate frisbee.

Chris Lindeke

Chris Lindeke is in his second year working with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s University Marketing and Communications (UMC) team. He has worked in marketing and communications for 17 years.

Lindeke’s daily responsibilities include content creation, media relations, account and project management, supervision of student workers, and strategic planning and new idea generation. He manages multiple relationships within the university, including graduate studies and continuing education, camps and conferences, athletics, and enrollment and retention.

Over the last year, Lindeke has managed multiple media and communication campaigns, including the Paris 2024 Paralympics, where multiple UW-Whitewater alums competed on the wheelchair basketball teams. His media relations work helped the university land a stories in The New York Times and multiple local and regional publications.

Prior to joining the UMC team, Lindeke worked as an account supervisor at The Specialized Marketing Group, Inc. (TSMGI) in Milwaukee. He managed nearly $10 million in assets annually, bringing his sports marketing expertise to two major clients in health care.

Lindeke spent eight years working in the UW-Whitewater athletic department, first as a sports information director before finishing his tenure as an assistant athletic director. He managed media relations, game statistics and operations, and web and social media content for the Warhawks’ 22 varsity teams. During Lindeke’s tenure, the university earned media coverage from multiple regional and national outlets, including a video feature story on ESPN’s College GameDay in 2014, and was annually among the top 25 most visited websites in NCAA Division III. He claimed the Excellence in Communications Award from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) in 2019 and was twice named winner of the NCAA Division III Midwest Region’s Sports Information Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).

Lindeke graduated with a B.A. in journalism in 2008 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he served as a student manager for the Badger men’s basketball team for four years and was a reporter for the student newspaper The Daily Cardinal for three years. He earned an M.A. in counseling (higher education emphasis) from Lakeland University, where he was a sports information graduate assistant, in 2010.

A native of Appleton, Lindeke resides in New Berlin with his wife, Anna, son, Logan, and daughter, Brooke.

Sierra Skindzelewski

Sierra Skindzelewski is the Outreach Program Manager for Community Outreach and Impact Programs at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she leads strategic initiatives that connect campus and community. With prior roles at UW-Milwaukee and the University of Utah, she has launched lasting programs rooted in equity, access, and innovation. At this conference, Sierra will share practical strategies and real-world insights on building sustainable outreach efforts that put community at the center.

Diane Treis

Diane Treis has over thirty years of public service experience in education, local government, and economic, workforce, and community development. She is currently the Director of Academic Programs and Student Learning Assessment for the Universities of Wisconsin Administration in the Office of Academic Affairs. In this role, she offers consultation and collaborative leadership to university faculty and staff to develop programs that address both workforce needs and the educational goals of lifelong learners. Throughout her various roles within the UW system and its institutions, she has led initiatives to promote high-impact experiential learning; increase credit for prior learning assessment and awards; provide educational credentials to incarcerated students; establish cross-system credit transfer agreements; implement multi-institution degree completion strategies; and deliver programs and instruction to students of all ages across Wisconsin. Diane holds a Doctorate of Education from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Science in Human Ecology from UW-Madison.

Dr. Idella Kangas

Dr. Kangas is passionate about ecosystem building, especially in complex, emerging clusters. Currently, Idella serves as director for the Universities of Wisconsin’s Office of Economic and Employer Engagement where she connects the UW strategic plan to best practices in economic and workforce development.  Previously, Idella served as director for the Center for Technology Commercialization where she developed initiatives to expand access to federal funding via the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Additionally, Idella led the UW’s statewide seed fund, Ideadvance, in partnership with WEDC, a program supporting student, faculty, and alumni entrepreneurs across Wisconsin. Dr. Kangas holds degrees from the University of Chicago and UW-Madison.   

Jessica Graczyk

Jessica Graczyk is a dedicated Workforce Development Manager with a career rooted in community impact and strategic collaboration. She began her workforce journey as a Business Services Representative at her local American Job Center, where she cultivated a deep understanding of employer needs and regional labor market dynamics. Jessica works to create pathways that support financial mobility for all members of the community. Her approach emphasizes innovative workforce solutions that help businesses optimize talent in creative and sustainable ways.

Jessica thrives in partnerships with academic institutions, leveraging their strengths to build inclusive, responsive workforce ecosystems. Her work bridges education and employment, ensuring that training programs are not only accessible but also aligned with the evolving needs of industry.