Category: Board of Visitors

News stories about members of the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors.

Board of Visitors spotlight: Carolyn Hill

Carolyn Hill (MA ’96) is a senior fellow at MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research organization.

Board of Visitors spotlight: Luther Olsen

Former member of the Wisconsin Legislature and a long-time advocate for improving healthcare and education, Luther Olsen joined the La Follette School Board of Visitors in 2020.

Board of Visitors spotlight: Katharine Lyall

Katharine C. Lyall, who served as president of the University of Wisconsin System from 1992 to 2004, has advised the La Follette School through her service on its Board of Visitors since 2015.

Board of Visitors spotlight: Mike Hamerlik

President and chief executive officer of WPS Health Solutions Mike Hamerlik joined the La Follette School Board of Visitors in 2015.

Board of Visitors spotlight: Theola Carter

Theola V. Carter (MA ’91) is an active alum of the La Follette School and manager of policy and program improvement in Dane County’s Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion.

Board of Visitors Spotlight: Eric Schutt

At SHINE Technologies, Eric Schutt is Chief of staff, vice president of government affairs, and Mo-99 project director.

Board of Visitors Spotlight: David Lubar

David Lubar joined the La Follette School Board of Visitors in 2018. He brings over 30 years of experience serving on the boards of for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Lubar is president and CEO of Lubar & Co., a Milwaukee-based family office and private investment firm. He joined Lubar & Co. in 1983 after graduating from Bowdoin College …

Board of Visitors Spotlight: Leslie Ann Howard

Leslie Ann Howard, adjunct associate professor of public affairs and the former president and chief executive of United Way of Dane County, has provided guidance to the La Follette School as a member of its Board of Visitors (BOV) since 2017. 

Board of Visitors member honored with distinguished public leadership award

Board of Visitors member and longtime friend of the La Follette School Bob Lang was awarded the inaugural Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award.

Board of Visitors Spotlight: Curt Culver

The La Follette School is fortunate to have Curt Culver on its Board of Visitors (BOV), a position he has embraced since 2015, generously offering his time and advice in support of the school.