University of Wisconsin-Madison
Kathy (Mikulina) Brown graduated from the UW with her B.A. in Rhetoric/Comm Sci., and currently works in the insure-tech/software industry in Sales and Relationship Management. Building and maintaining strong relationships with her clients is the highlight of her career, and where she draws on much of her education from the UW. Kathy enjoys spending time volunteering …
Josh Bycel is the Executive Producer/Co-Showrunner of “Solar Opposites” on Hulu. He was previously the co-creator of “The Big ShowShow” on Netflix and the Executive Producer/Co-Showrunner of “LA To Vegas” on Fox, “Telenovela” on NBC and “Happy Endings” and “Scrubs” on ABC. He has written and produced TV shows for ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, USA, Comedy …
Joe Daguanno is a partner and majority shareholder in Mid-West Family Broadcasting and Navaquest Business Consulting. He received his BA in Communication Arts in 1989 with an emphasis on Radio, Television, and Film. He has been involved with media and marketing his whole career which has included everything from broadcast talent to creating a digital marketing company. …
Leslie Dinauer is currently the Executive Director of the Rhetoric Society of America, the largest membership organization of scholars and professionals interested in advancing the field of rhetoric in a variety of contexts. In this capacity, Dinauer leads the Board of Directors, volunteers, and vendors to administer RSA’s mission, manage its finances, pursue its strategic goals, …
Alice L. Ferris, MBA, CFRE, ACFRE, Partner, is the founder of GoalBusters, providing comprehensive leadership for small nonprofit teams. With 30+ years of fundraising experience in areas like public media, rural healthcare, education, and science, Alice excels in finding creative solutions, working with dedicated leaders, and teaching practical tactics. As an Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive …
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick has served the University of Wisconsin as a professor, chair of the department, the deputy dean of the College of Letters and Science and the senior advisor to the Chancellor on Distributed Education. At the University of South Carolina, she has been the founding dean of the Dean of the College of Arts …
Sean Hanish is an award-winning feature film and commercial director, writer and producer. He has produced three films (RETURN TO ZERO, SISTER CITIES, SAINT JUDY), all alongside fellow Badger alum and CAPs member Kelly Kahl. RETURN TO ZERO earned an Emmy nomination for its star, Minnie Driver, and a WGA Award nomination for Sean. SISTER CITIES …
Erik Hellum is COO for Townsquare Media, the third-largest owner of radio stations in the U.S., overseeing operations of 318 stations in 67 markets. He served as President of GAP West Broadcasting from May 2008 to August 2010 until its acquisition by Townsquare Media. Erik received a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (’87) in Communication …
Stephen P. Jarchow is a media and real estate investor. He has been involved in the production and/or distribution of over 250 motion pictures and 22 television series. He has been a partner in over 200 real estate ventures. Mr. Jarchow has invested in a variety of businesses including digital and print publishing, on demand and linear …
Biography Office Hours: Current and Future Projects Expertise and Activities My research examines the media industries, looking specifically at how production operates as a site of cultural and creative struggle, particularly as the stakes of those struggles relate to the idea of the future and the reproduction of content, markets, and authority over time. This …