Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Board of Regents
May 16, 2019
Gov. Tony Evers today announced three appointments to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents:
Karen Walsh, Madison, is being appointed for a 7-year term from May 2, 2019-May 1, 2026. A former journalist, Ms. Walsh spent more than 20 years working in various roles at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently serves as the director of a local family foundation dedicated to advancing human and animal health and welfare.
Edmund Manydeeds III, Eau Claire, is being appointed for a 7-year term from May 2, 2019-May 1, 2026. Mr. Manydeeds received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mr. Manydeeds previously served a 7-year term on the Board of Regents from April 23, 2010-May 1, 2017.
Olivia Woodmansee, a student at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and native of New Glarus, is being appointed as the Traditional Student Representative for a 2-year term from May 2, 2019-May 1, 2021.