University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Undergraduate Fellows 2019-20

Bibicoff, Max

Biography My name is Max and I am a senior studying Strategic Communication with a certificate in Jewish Studies. I have sought many opportunities to explore my Jewish identity over the past three years on campus, most recently spending the spring semester abroad studying at Tel Aviv University in Israel. Growing up in a suburb …

Brevard, Jacob

Biography My name is Jacob Brevard and I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. I’m also pursuing a Certificate in Entrepreneurship. I have lived in 4 different states (WI, MI, IL, and WA) throughout various points in my life. I was brought up in a Catholic family, having many strong role models to follow …

Chan, Matthias

Biography My name’s Matthias and I’m a sophomore majoring in Computer Science at UW-Madison.  I was raised in a non-denominational Christian home in Wisconsin, and through high school and college I explored the many diverse beliefs and schools of thought in Christianity. I now identify as Unitarian Universalist.  In my free time, I have a …

Cimoch, Cole

Biography Hello, my name is Cole and I am a junior studying neurobiology and philosophy. For the first 12 years of my life I lived in Costa Mesa, California before moving to Franklin, Wisconsin. I have identified as a nondenominational Christian for the last six years and have participated in life groups, attended various churches …

Fisher, Devorah

Biography I am a senior majoring in Music Composition and pursuing a certificate in Middle Eastern Studies. I was born and raised in Milwaukee and attended religious Jewish schools for 12 years, where I learned all of the usual subjects in addition to Judaic Studies. Until coming to UW, I took my daily immersion in …

Freemyer, Lilly

Biography My name is Lilly Freemyer and I am a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying Political Science. I am from Washington, D.C., where I was raised in an Episcopalian home. My religion was pressed upon me as a young child, but when I started attending an Episcopalian school at the age of nine, …

Gumble, Sophie

Biography My name is Sophie, and I am studying pre-nursing at UW with a plan to apply to the nursing school this coming school year, as well as pursuing a Health and the Humanities certificate. I grew up in a small town of about 2,000 people in southeastern Wisconsin, where many of my peers were …

Henschel, Sam

Biography Hello! My name is Sam and I’m a sophomore studying Political Science and Strategic Communication. As someone who grew up in a predominantly Catholic family but identifies as an atheist, I am interested in the implications of religious dialogue and religion as a whole, which is why I’m excited to be a part of …

Jain, Asha

Biography Hi! I am a sophomore studying Biochemistry and Asian Languages and Cultures. I was born and raised Hindu, and like many others, my religion has become an integral part of my identity. Through my work with the CRGC, I hope to utilize my geographic and cultural background to facilitate interfaith discourse on our diverse …

Jenkins, Eryne

Biography My name is Eryne and I am a sophomore at UW-Madison. I am majoring in Biochemistry and pursuing a certificate in Public Policy with the intent of becoming a pharmacist. I grew up in Magnolia, Delaware, where I was raised in the Baptist Church. I continue to be involved in my faith community and …