Jessica Becker is Director of Letters and Communications, and editor of Wisconsin People & Ideas magazine for the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. She is a communications professional, writer, and public program expert with decades of experience working in communities across Wisconsin. She was director of communications for Wisconsin Humanities and led the organizations’ digital communication programs, including producing Human Powered podcast.
Jody Clowes is the director of the Academy's James Watrous Gallery and arts editor for Wisconsin People & Ideas magazine. Her experience developing and curating exhibits, designing public programs, and writing about art includes senior positions at Milwaukee Art Museum, Detroit's Pewabic Pottery, and the UW-Madison's Design Gallery.
Natalia Freeze is the External Relations Coordinator for the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. She is passionate about climate optimism and sustainability advocacy, with a focus on making complex environmental challenges understandable and actionable. Natalia is also an avid reader and writer who believes that storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for inspiring environmental change.
Jennifer Graham is the Exhibitions and Outreach Coordinator at the Academy's James Watrous Gallery. Graham has a B.A. in Anthropology and a M.A. in Library and Information Studies with a certification in Archives and Records Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Erika Monroe-Kane is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters. At the Wisconsin Academy, she leads efforts to connect people and ideas through art, science, and culture, fostering civil discourse and creative exploration across the state.
Dexter Patterson is the Director of Sciences and Climate at Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters. He is an educator, multimedia professional, and also a faculty member in the Department of Life Sciences Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He teaches courses in video production, podcasting, photography, and social media strategy, helping future scientists and researchers share their work with the public in impactful and creative ways.
Matt Rezin is the Operations Manager for Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. Matt uses his varied experience in nonprofit administration to provide technical and logistics support across the organization.
Tiffany Rodriguez-Lee is the Director of Arts and Fellows for Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters. She is a poet, arts advocate, and community leader in Central Wisconsin. Connecting communities through creativity is what truly drives Rodriguez-Lee. She is excited to embark on this new adventure at the Wisconsin Academy as the Director of Arts & Fellows, after three years as the Executive Director of the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau.
Julie Steinert is the Administrative Assistant for the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. She worked in events and marketing in Dallas for 3 years before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. Since moving, Julie has worked as a data specialist for a variety of mapping companies and as a barista at a local yarn and coffee shop. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2013 with her B. A. in Anthropology.
Mya Rodriguez Williams is the Director of Development for the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters. Mya is a dedicated development, public relations, and community engagement professional, specializing in community-centric fundraising, strategic communications, and grassroots advocacy.
Wisconsin Academy Offices
1922 University Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53726
Phone: 608.733.6633
James Watrous Gallery
3rd Floor, Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608.733.6633 x25
