University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Undergraduate Fellows 2023-24

Chouhan, Chandra

Biography Hi! My name is Chandra Chouhan and I’m a rising senior at UW-Madison majoring in Global Health and International Studies. I was raised in a Hindu household in the suburbs of Milwaukee, WI, while attending a Christian school for the greater part of my upbringing. My faith has provided me with a sense of …

Cohen, Libby

Biography Hi! My name is Libby Cohen and I am a senior at UW Madison majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a certificate in Religious Studies. I grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and come from a Conservative Jewish background. My religious identity is extremely important to me and helps guide my morals and values. …

Kaur Sehra, Amanpreet

Biography Amanpreet Kaur Sehra is a first generation Sikh-Punjabi American who is an undergraduate junior majoring in finance and real estate with a certificate in religious studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Beyond the classroom, she serves on the Executive Board of SikhTeens, a religious non-profit organization aimed to encourage the youth to learn and …

Kaur, Simerjot

Biography Hi, my name is Simerjot and I am a rising junior studying biomedical engineering. I grew up in Milwaukee, Wi and was brought up in a Sikh household. I have always been fascinated by the stories of Sikhi that were recited by my family and reinforced by weekly visits to the Sikh temple. I …

Pillay, James

Biography Hello! My name is James Pillay and I am a junior studying business and philosophy. From about the age of 10, I had wanted to become Catholic and finally got my wish when I arrived at the University. Most cultures throughout history have sought the transcendentals: goodness, beauty, and truth. Over the past two …

Schultz, Jaden

Biography Hey, friends! My name is Jaden Schultz and I’m a senior studying Health Promotion and Health Equity and English, with certificates in History and Religious Studies. I was raised in Pewaukee, Wisconsin in a Lutheran household by parents of both Catholic and Lutheran upbringings. My mom was raised Catholic, and I’ve grown up hearing …

Sumida, Daniel

Biography Hi! My name is Daniel, and I am currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Biology on a Pre-Physician Assistant track while also pursuing a certificate in Business Studies. I was born in the Chicago-land suburbs in a town called Downers Grove and grew up in a non-denominational Christian household. My …