University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Operations and Administration

Patel, Kiran

Rees, Janelle

Education BS, LeMoyne College Biography Janelle joined the Health Information Management and Student Health Insurance Program teams in 2024 as an Operations Support Assistant. Outside of work, Janelle enjoys being creative, sewing, and making things.

Robinson, Alexis

Education MA, Rowan UniversityBA, Rowan University Biography Alexis joined UHS as a Mental Health Communication Strategist in 2024. She is committed to promoting holistic wellness, and her communications support students in discovering their own definitions of wellbeing while nurturing a healthy campus environment. Outside of work, Alexis enjoys dancing and reading.

Sagers, Sam

Education BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison Biography Sam Sagers joined UHS in 2023, and chose to work in college health because he is interested in healthcare and supporting student health. As a Badger alumnus, Sagers is glad his position at UHS allows him to give back to the university where he studied.  Sager’s interests outside of …

Simpson, Richard

Simpson is the SHIP manager who overlooks and manages the entire plan. He sets premiums for renewals, ensures domestic and international students can access the plan as easily as possible, and works in the plan’s operations.

Szafranski, April

April Szafranski is a multimedia designer.

Temple, Jamie

Jamie Temple is the Assistant Director for Trauma-Informed Culture and Organizational Wellbeing.

Thompson, Luke

Education BS, The College of St. Scholastica Biography Luke Thompson serves as Associate Director of Health Information Management (HIM) and Privacy at UHS, overseeing programs that support health information management, privacy compliance, information governance, and accreditation readiness. With a focus on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational effectiveness, he collaborates closely with stakeholders throughout the …

Thumel, Alison

Alison Thumel is a Health Communication Strategist.

Valentine, Liz

Valentine helps with any human resources needs for UHS employees, such as students, academic staff, or university staff.