About Us

What started as a typical class project in Spring of 2019 evolved into an in-depth applied research project, in which the student team ultimately created data-driven and practical tools to specifically address Human Resource challenges of nonprofits in our community. The team members include:

• Alexa Thurmes

  • Alexa is a double major in Economics and Management with a minor in International Business and emphasis in Human Resources at UWL. She is especially interested in the training and development field within HR.

• Ashley Smits

  • Ashley is a student at UWL majoring in Management and minoring in International Business with an emphasis in Human Resource Management.

• Jenna Lee

  • Jenna is a student at UWL double majoring in Marketing and Management with an emphasis in Human Resources. She will be entering the HR workforce upon graduation.

• Kaitlyn Robbeloth

  • Kaitlyn is a student at UWL with a major in Business Management, a minor in Economics, and an emphasis in Human Resources. Post-graduation, Kaitlyn will be entering the working world as a Human Resources professional.

• Morgan Brzank

  • Morgan is a student at UWL with a major in Business Management, a minor in Healthcare Analytics, and an emphasis in Human Resources. Post-graduation, Morgan will be working at the City of La Crosse in the City Planning and Development Office.

• Advisor: Dr. Christa Kiersch

  • Dr. Kiersch is an Associated Professor of Management at UWL, specializing in Human Resource Management and Leadership Development.

All students will be graduating from UWL in May 2020. If you would like to reach out to any of the students to learn more about their experience with the project, please reach out via LinkedIn which are linked on each of our names.